Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm: Inspection

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INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
1. As shown in Fig 1, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
2. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
  Standard turning torque: 3.4 N*m (35 kgf*cm, 30 in.*lbf)
3. Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm Assembly LH
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