Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Ball Joint

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
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.

Turning Torque 1.0 to 4.9 Nm (10 to 50 kgf-cm, 9 to 43 in-lbf)