Lower Arm
Check The Lower Arm Ball Joint For Rotating Torque1 If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
2 Shake the ball joint stud several times.
3 Measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 0.2 - 1.0 Nm (2 - 10 kg-cm, 1.77 - 8.5 inch lbs.)
Note: Measure at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after vibrating 3° at room temperature after approx. 24 hours from assembly.
4 If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
5 Even if the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, it may be reused unless it is 1.5 Nm (15 kg-m, 13.3 inch lbs.) or more.
Check The Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Rotating Torque
1 If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2 Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
3 Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1.7 - 3.2 Nm (17 - 32 kg-cm, 15 - 27 inch lbs.)
Note: Measure at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after vibrating 3° at room temperature after approx. 24 hours from assembly.
4 If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
5 Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.