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.