PROCEDURE
INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
| Turning torque |
|---|
| 0.98 to 4.5 N*m (10 to 45 kgf*cm, 9 to 39 in.*lbf) |
Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.