FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

1. Remove the lower arm from the vehicle.

2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.

3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.

(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.

(2) Connect the SST to the ball stud, and measure the rotation torque using a pull scale.

• If not within the specification, replase the lower arm component.

Ball joint preload

1.0-4.9 N·m {10-50 kgf·cm, 9-43 in·lbf}

Pull scale reading

10-49 N {1.0-5.0 kgf, 3-11 lbf}