Front Upper Suspension Arm

SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Standard turning torque::

1.0 to 3.4 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf)

(c) Check for any cracks or grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.