FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

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1. Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle.

2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.

3. Inspect the ball joint for excessive play. If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.

4. Rotate the ball joint 5 times.

5. Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using the SST and torque wrench.

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Front lower arm ball joint rotational torque [pull scale reading]

20—34 N {2.0—3.5 kgf, 4.4—7.7 lbf}

• If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.