FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Ball Joint








Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Inspection

If the front lower arm ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.

Raise the vehicle.





1. Move the lower arm ball joint stud back and forth for several times, and measure the lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque using special tool MB991006.
Standard value: 2.2 - 4.1 Nm (19 - 36 in-lb)

2.
Even if the measured value is within the standard range, check the lower arm ball joint that there is no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is no looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as usable.