Turning Force

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.

Turning torque "B"

Upper : 0.5 - 4.9 N.m (0.05 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb)

Lower : 0.5 - 6.4 N.m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb)

Fig 1: Checking Axial Forces And End Play