Swing Torque

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Measure the swing torque, using Tool. When ball stud and inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace the socket.
Tool number : - (J-44372)

Fig 1: Measuring Swing Torque

SWING TORQUE 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-f, 4 - 34 lb-f)	12.1 - 93.7 N (1.3 - 9.5 kg-f, 9 - 69 lb-f)