Inspection [12/2013 - ]: Procedure
- INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
- Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.
- Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
- Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud.
- Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning Torque
0.7 to 4.5 N*m (8 to 45 kgf*cm, 7 to 39 in.*lbf)
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.
- Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
HINT:
If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.
- Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
- Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.