Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: 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-lb for 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.