On-Vehicle Inspection

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM

(a) Install the hub nuts to the disc.

(b) Using a dial indicator, check the lower ball joint for excessive play by pushing the hub nuts up and down with a force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf).





Maximum play:

0.5 mm (0.02 in.)

If the play is more than the maximum, replace the lower arm.

3. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 112 Nm (1142 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf)