FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

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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 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.

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

Front lower arm rotational torque

1.4—2.0 N·m {15—20 kgf·cm, 13—17 in·lbf}