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Front

INSPECTION





1. Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.
a. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously one turn every 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.05 - 1.5 Nm (0.4 - 13 inch lbs.)