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Rear Upper






REAR SUSPENSION: REAR UPPER ARM: INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

Rear Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Wear Limit

Turn the ball joint stud back and forth

Standard No unusual resistance or play

If there is any unusual resistance or play, replace the upper control arm assembly LH with a new one

Inspect the dust cover of upper control arm assembly

Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it

If the dust cover is fissured or grease is leaked, replace the upper control arm assembly LH with a new one