Front Lower Arm
FRONT LOWER ARMINSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the lower arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
4. Check all bolts.
5. Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque.
1. If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
2. Move the ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.
3. Measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 0.1-0.4 Nm (1-4 kgf-cm, 0.07-0.29 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Measure the torque at the range of 0.5-2rpm after moving 3° and rotating 30° at room temperature.
4. If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.