Wear Limit
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVALVisual Inspection
^ Check compression rod and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.
^ Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or other damage, and also for grease leakage. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.
Ball Joint Inspection
^ Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE: Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
^ Hook spring scale at ball stud. Confirm spring scale measurement value is within the specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Standard value
Swing torque 0.147 - 2.45 Nm (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 inch lbs.)
Measured value of spring scale 2.37 - 39.5 N (0.24 - 4.03 kg, 0.53 - 8.88 lb)
^ If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
^ Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
Standard value
Rotating torque 0.147 - 2.45 Nm (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 inch lbs.)
^ If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod assembly.