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Ball Joint

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Lower Ball Joint LD 11/16 Nut 183 Nm (135 ft. lbs.)
Lower Ball Joint HD 3/4 Nut 237 Nm (175 ft. lbs.)
Lower Ball Joint To Susp. Arm 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.)

Wear Limit
Lower; If the travel is 0.51 mm (0.020 inch) or more, replace the ball joint.
Upper; If lateral movement is greater than 0.8 mm (0.030 inch), replace the ball joint.