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Ball Joint

FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST and M6 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 1.4-2.0 Nm {15-20 kgf-cm, 13-17 in-lbf}