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Rear

INSPECTION





1. Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.
a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn per 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.05 - 1.0 Nm (0.4 - 9.0 inch lbs.)