Swing Torque Inspection

Hook spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
- Standard value
- Swing torque: 0.5 - 3.4 N.m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
- Measured value of spring scale: 8.06 - 54.8 N (0.82 - 5.5 kg, 1.81 - 12.32 lb)
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.

Fig 1: Inspecting Ball Joint Swing Torque Using Spring Scale
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.