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Ball Joint





Ball Joint Wear Limit

Tie rod end ball joint starting torque 30 kg-cm or less






If the starting torque exceeds the upper limit of the standard value, replace the tie rod end.

Even if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, check the play of the ball joint and replace if necessary.