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Control Link Ball Joint Rotation Starting Torque Check




CONTROL LINK BALL JOINT ROTATION STARTING TORQUE CHECK

Required Special Tool:

- MB990326: Preload socket





1. After moving the control link ball joint stud back and forth for several times, install the nut to the stud. Then, measure the control link ball joint rotation starting torque using the special tool MB990326.
Standard value: 0.5 - 2.5Nm (4.5 - 22.1 in-lb)
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard range, replace the control link assembly.
3. When the measured value is less than the standard value, check that the control link ball joint has no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is no looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as usable.