Front Upper Suspension Arm

SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM:

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY 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 3 to 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque - Torque: 4.5 Nm (46 kgf-cm, 40 in-lbf) or less
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.