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Specification Data

With/Without Electronic Modulated Air Suspension
Ball Joint (Front/Rear)
Wear Limit Information not provided by manufacturer




Upper Front Ball Joint
Rotation Condition (Inspection) (a) and (b)

Note: (a) 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 every 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.




Lower Front Ball Joint
Rotation Condition (Inspection) (a) and (b)

Note: (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 4-5 times before installing the nut. (b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 3-5 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.




Rear Upper Suspen. Arm Ball Joint
Rotation Condition (Inspection) (a) and (b)

Note: (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 4-5 times before installing the nut. (b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 3-5 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.




Front Tie Rod Arm Ball Joint
Rotation Condition (Inspection) not provided by manufacturer









Rear Lower No. 1 and No. 2 Suspen. Arm Ball Joint
Rotation Condition (Inspection) (a) and (b)

Note: (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 4-5 times before installing the nut. (b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.




Rear Toe Control Link Ball Joint
Rotation Condition (Inspection) (a) and (b)

Note: (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut. (b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2-4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.