FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

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Special service tool (SST)

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1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Inspect the front lower arm for bending and damage, the front lower arm ball joint for excessive play, and the dust boot of the ball joint for cracks.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Rotate the front lower arm ball joint 5 times.

6.  Measure the front lower arm ball joint initial torque and rotational torque using the SST and a torque wrench.

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•  If not within the standard, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)