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Ball Joint

FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

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

Turning torque - Torque 1.0 to 3.4 Nm (10 to 35 kgf-cm, 9 to 30 in-lbf)

If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace front lower ball joint assembly with new one.