FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION


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

2.  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.

3.  Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational, starting torque using a torque wrench.

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•  If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
Front lower arm ball joint stud starting torque
17 N·m {1.7 kgf·m,12 ft·lbf} max.
Front lower arm ball joint stud rotational torque
3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.