FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for LH Side): Inspection

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INSPECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1. As shown in Fig 1, flip 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 5th turn.
  Torque: 0.78 to 3.43 N*m (8 to 35 kgf*cm, 6.9 to 30 in.*lbf)
3. Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Front Lower Suspension Arm
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