Inspection After Removal

Visual Inspection

Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace the entire transverse link assembly if cracks, deformation or any other damage is found.

Ball Joint Inspection

Swing Torque Inspection

• Hook spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.

  Swing torque: 

  0.50 - 3.4 N.m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb) 

  Measurement on spring balance: 

  7.94 - 53.97 N (0.81 - 5.50 kg, 1.79 - 12.2 lb) 

• If the value is outside the standard, replace transverse link.

Fig 1: Measuring Swing Torque

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

Rotating Torque Inspection

• Attach nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is within specifications using Tool.

  Tool number: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A) 

  Turning torque: 

  0.50 - 3.4 N.m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb) 

• If the value is outside the standard, replace transverse link.

Fig 2: Checking Rotating Torque

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

Axial Endplay Inspection

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

  Axial endplay: 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less 

• If any looseness is noted, replace transverse link.