FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

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

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

3.  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.)

4.  Rotate the front lower arm ball joint 10 times.

5.  Install the SST to the front lower arm ball joint stud, and measure the front lower arm ball joint initial torque and rotational torque using a torque wrench.

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