Ball Joint
BALL JOINTFRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION
Install the torque wrench to the front lower arm ball joint.
Measure the starting torque.
Front lower arm starting torque 18 Nm {1.8 kgf-m, 13 ft-lbf} max.
Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times.
Measure the rotational torque.
If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.
Front lower arm rotational torque 1.2-2.2 Nm {13-22 kgf-cm, 11-19 in-lbf} max.
FRONT UPPER ARM INSPECTION
Rotate the ball joint five times.
Measure the rotational torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.
If not within the specification, replace the lower arm component.
Front upper arm ball joint rotation torque 1.5 Nm {15 kgf-cm, 13 in-lbf} max.