Inspection After Removal

Appearance

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

• Hook a spring balance (A) at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.

Standard 

Swing torque:  Refer to "BALL JOINT ".

• If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.

Fig 1: Inspecting Swing Torque

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Axial End Play Inspection

• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

Standard 

Axial end play:  Refer to "BALL JOINT ".

• If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.