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Ball Joint

Ball Joint Deflection

NOTE: In order to obtain an accurate measurement, the dial indicator should be aligned as close as possible with the center line of the ball Joint.





Lower 0-1.0 mm 0-0.04 inch)





Upper 0-0.6 min (0-0.024 inch)

Upper ball joint pinch bolt 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
Lower ball joint nut 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.)