INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Inspect the turning torque 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 stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. Turning Torque: 0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 34 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf) HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one. (4) Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play. HINT: If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one. | |
(b) Inspect the dust cover.
(1) 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.