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Ball Joint










Front Upper
Standard turning torque: 0.98 to 4.41 Nm (1.0 to 45 kgf/cm, 9 to 39 in.lbf)
Front Lower
Standard turning torque: 0.29 to 2.94 Nm (2.96 to 30.0 kgf/cm, 2.57 to 26.02 in.lbf) or less

Front Lower
Check the lower ball joint for excessive play by pushing the hub nuts up and down with a force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf)

Maximum play: 0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
If the play is more than the maximum, replace the lower arm.