FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front


Front Lower Suspension / Lower Stabilizer Bar:





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 stud continuously one turn every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

Turning torque: 0.05 - 1.0 Nm (0.4 - 8.7 inch lbs.).