Appearance
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
- Ball stud boot for cracks, damage or leakage of grease.
- Suspension arm and ball stud for deformation, cracks or damage.
Ball Stud Inspection
Manually move ball stud to check that it moves smoothly with no binding and check for looseness. Replace the rear lower link if necessary.
Swing Torque Inspection
1.Move the ball stud ten times or more by hand to check for smooth movement.
2.Hook spring balance at the ball stud inner cylinder. Check that the reading at the moment that the ball stud begins moving is within the standard.
- If swing torque outside standard range, replace the rear lower link assembly.