Control Arm: Testing and Inspection

FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

1. 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 and M6 x 1.0 bolt (bolt length (measured from below the head): 20 mm (0.79 in)) to the ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.
^ If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.

Front lower arm rotational torque
2.62 Nm (26.7 kgf-cm, 23.1 in-lbf) max.