Suspension

Inspection

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM 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 fifth turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.98 to 4.41 N*m (1.0 to 45 kgf*cm, 9 to 39 in.*lbf)

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