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.

• Replace the ball joint if not within the specification.

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}