Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Ball Joint

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
Turning torque: 0.5 to 6.0 N*m (5.1 to 61 kgf*cm, 4.4 to 53 in.*lbf)

TIE ROD BALL JOINT
Turning torque: 0.8 to 4.5 N*m (8.2 to 45.9 kgf*cm, 7.1 to 39.8 in.*lbf) or less