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Ball Joint

Front
Lower ball joint turning torque 0.1 - 3.0 Nm (1.0 - 30 kgf-cm, 0.9 - 26 inch lbs.)
Lower ball joint excessive play 0.4 mm (0.016 inch)
Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque 0.05 - 1.5 Nm (0.5 - 15 kgf-cm, 0.4 - 13 inch lbs.)
Upper arm ball joint turning torque 1.0 - 3.5 Nm (10 - 35 kgf-cm, 9.0 - 30 inch lbs.)
Lower ball joint assy front x Front suspension lower arm assy 162 Nm (119 ft. lbs.)
Lower ball joint assy front x steering knuckle 113 Nm (83 ft. lbs.)
Lower ball joint assy front x Tie rod end 87 Nm (64 ft. lbs.)