FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

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 to the ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a pull scale.

• If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.

1.0-4.9 N·m {11-49 kgf·cm, 9-43 in·lbf}

Pull scale reading [10-49 N {1.1-4.9 kgf, 3-10 lbf}]