FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT > INSPECTION

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1. Inspect the turning 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 nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
      

      Turning torque:

      3.5 N*m (36 kgf*cm, 31 in.*lbf) or less
      

      HINT:

      If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.

2. Inspect the dust cover.
   
   

   1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.