Control Arm: Testing and Inspection
FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION1. Remove the lower arm from the vehicle.
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
^ If there is any malfunction, replace the lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a pull scale. If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.
Rotational torque 1.0 - 4.9 Nm (11 - 49 kgf-cm, 9 - 43 inch lbs.)
Pull scale reading [10 - 49 N (11.1 - 4.9 kgf, 3 - 10 lbs)