Control Link And Upper Arm Pillow Ball Bushing Rotation Starting Torque Check < AWD >

Required Special Tool: 

• MB990326: Preload socket

1. Insert the bolt to the control link pillow ball bushing or upper 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 control link pillow ball bushing or upper arm pillow ball bushing using special tool MB990326.

   Standard value: 2.0 - 4.5 N.m (17.7 - 39.8 in-lb) 

2. When the measured value exceeds the standard range, replace the control link or upper arm.
3. When the measured value is less than the standard range, check that the control link pillow ball bushing or upper arm pillow ball bushing has no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is no looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as usable.
   Fig 1: Checking Control Link And Upper Arm Pillow Ball Bushing Rotation Starting Torque

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.