Front Lower Ball Joint: Inspection

Inspect the turning of the ball joint.
1. Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
2. Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud.
3. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
  Turning torque: 3.5 N*m (36 kgf*cm, 31 in.*lbf) or less
  
  HINT:
  
  If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.
Inspect the dust cover.
1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.