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 × 1.0 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
2.62 N·m {26.7 kgf·cm, 23.1 in·lbf} max.