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Lower Arm Ball Joint End Play Check

Move the lower arm assembly up and down with your hands to check for an excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is an excessive play, replace the lower arm assembly.

Lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque 1.5 - 3.4 Nm (13 - 29 in-lb)