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Ball Joint




Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Inspection

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

Ball Joint Breakaway Torque
Standard value: 3.5 - 6.9 Nm (31 - 61 in-lb)