Front Upper Suspension Arm

SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.





(b) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Turning torque:

0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 30.4 in.*lbf)

If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front upper suspension arm with a new one.

(c) Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.