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Ball Joint

Service Data
Front Suspension
Upper ball joint turning torque 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (10 - 35 kgf-cm, 9 - 30 inch lbs.)
Lower ball joint turning torque 0.1 - 2.0 Nm (1 - 20 kgf-cm, 0.9 - 17 inch lbs.)
Lower ball joint excessive play 0.9 mm (0.035 inch)
Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque 0.05 - 1.5 Nm (0.5 - 15 kgf-cm, 0.4 - 13 inch lbs.)
Rear Suspension
Upper ball joint turning torque 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (10 - 25 kgf-cm, 9 - 30 inch lbs.)
Toe control link ball joint turning torque 1.0 - 2.5 Nm (10 - 25 kgf-cm, 9 - 22 inch lbs.)
Stabilizer bar link ball joint turning torque 0.05 - 1.0 Nm (0.5 - 10 kgf-cm, 0.4 - 9 inch lbs.)

Torque Specifications
Front
Lower ball joint x Steering knuckle 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
No. 2 lower suspension arm x Lower ball joint 162 Nm (1,650 kgf-cm, 119 ft. lbs.)