Outer Socket and Inner Socket Swing Torque
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure. Confirm if the reading is within the specification. When ball stud and inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace socket.
OUTER & INNER SOCKET SPECIFICATIONS
| Item | Outer socket | Inner socket |
|---|---|---|
| Measuring point | Cotter pin hole of stud | Shown as "L": 83.2 mm (3.276 in) |
| Swing torque | 0.3-2.9 N.m (0.03-0.29 kg-m, 3-25 in-lb) | 1.0-7.8 N.m (0.11-0.79 kg-m, 9-69 in-lb) |
| Measuring value | 4.84-46.7 N (0.50-4.7 kg, 4-34 lb) | 12.1-93.7 N (1.3-9.5 kg, 9-69 lb) |