FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

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1.  Disconnect the front stabilizer control link from the front lower arm. (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Disconnect the front shock absorber from the front lower arm. (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. (See TIE-ROD END REPLACEMENT.)

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

5.  Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness.

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

6.  Rotate and shake the front lower arm ball joint 5 times.

7.  Measure the front lower arm ball joint initial torque and rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.

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