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Inspection [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.
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      1. Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      2. Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud.
      3. Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

        Turning Torque

        0.7 to 4.5 N.m (8 to 45 kgf/cm, 7 to 39 in.lbf)

        HINT: 

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

      4. Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play.

        HINT: 

        If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.

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

        HINT: 

        If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.

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