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Front Suspension Lower No. 1 Arm








SUSPENSION: FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM:

INSPECTION

1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER NO. 1 LH






(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque - Torque: 3.0 Nm (31 kgf-cm, 27 in-lbf) or less
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.