Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSPECTION

INSPECTION





1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Secure the lower ball joint LH with a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the stud bolt back and forth 5 times or more.
(d) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
Standard turning torque - Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf-cm, 44 in-lbf) or less
(e) Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.
- If the value is not within the specified range, replace the lower ball joint with a new one.