FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT


    1. A000NF2

      Inspect the turning of the front lower ball joint.


      1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

      2. Temporarily install the nut, and 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
        6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) or less

    2. Inspect the turning of the tie rod ball joint.


      1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

      2. Temporarily install the nut, and use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

        Turning torque
        4.5 N*m (46 kgf*cm, 40 in.*lbf) or less

    3. Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.

      If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint with a new one.