Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection

SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH





(a) Secure the lower ball joint assembly front LH in a vise.
(b) Install the nut to the stud bolt.
(c) Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.
(d) Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per 1 turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque - Torque: 0.98 to 3.43 Nm (10 to 35 kgf-cm, 8.7 to 30 in-lbf)
If the value is not within the specification, replace the lower ball joint assembly with a new one.