INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 time as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.
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 5th turn.
| Turning torque |
|---|
| 6.5 N*m (66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf) or less |
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the lower ball joint assembly with a new one.
Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the lower ball joint assembly with a new one.