FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Lower


Front Lower Suspension / Stabilizer Bar, Lower Suspension Arm:





LOWER BALL JOINT INSPECTION
Inspect ball joint for rotation condition, as follows:





a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth five times before installing the nut.
b. Using torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Turning torque: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs).