FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. Check for looseness.


      1. Lift up the vehicle.

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        Move the front lower suspension arm up and down by hand (294 N {30 kgf} or more) to check that there is no looseness at the ball joint.

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      Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint assembly.


      1. Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      2. Install the nut to the front lower ball joint stud.

      3. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

        Torque:
        Turning Torque
        1.0 to 3.4 N*m  { 11 to 34 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf }

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

    3. Inspect the dust cover.


      1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.