Suspension

Inspection

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take a torque reading on the 5th turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.29 to 2.94 N*m (2.96 to 30.0 kgf*cm, 2.57 to 26.02 in.*lbf) or less

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