Ball Joint
Ball JointEven if the starting torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, check the play of the ball joint and replace if necessary.
Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks.
Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque.
If a crack is noted in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
Move the ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.
Measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1 - 3.5 Nm (10 - 35 kgf-cm, 0.72 - 2.53 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Measure torque using the special tool (09532-11600) and torque wrench at the range of 0.5 - 2 rpm after moving the ball joint stud 10 times at room temperature.
If the rotating torque is below the lower limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.
Front lower arm ball joint mounting bolt (to knuckle) 90 - 120 Nm (9 - 12 kgf-m, 65.1 - 86.8 ft. lbs.)
Rear upper arm ball joint nut (to rear knuckle) 90 - 110 Nm (9 - 11 kgf-m, 65.1 - 79.5 ft. lbs.)