Lower Arm Pillow Ball Bushing Rotation Starting Torque Check

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Required Special Tool:

MB990326: Preload socket

Insert the bolt to the lower arm pillow ball bushing, and install the nut with the washer from the opposite side. Rotate the inner cylinder (including washer) for several turns, and measure the rotation starting torque of the lower arm pillow ball bushing using the special tool MB990326.
Standard value:

Rear suspension crossmember side: 3.0 N.m (26.5 in-lb)

Knuckle side: 9.8 N.m (86.7 in-lb)

Fig 1: Measuring Rotation Starting Torque Of Control Link Slide Bushing
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
When the measured value exceeds the standard range, replace the lower arm assembly.
Even if the measured value is within the standard value, check that the lower arm pillow ball bushing has no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is no looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as usable.