Upper

Front Upper Suspension / Shock Absorber, Coil Spring, Suspension Arm:

UPPER BALL JOINT INSPECTION





Inspect the 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 a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Torque (turning): 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).