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Ball Joint





Tie rod end lock nuts(A) tightening torque 50 - 60 N.m (500 - 600 kgf.cm, 36.9 - 44.3 lbf.ft)

Mount the nuts on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint starting torque.
Standard value 0.5 - 2.5 Nm (5 - 25 kgf-cm, 0.36 - 1.78 lbf-ft)