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FA.24FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Front Suspension
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3. INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(d Remove the balljoint. (See page FA-29)
(b) As shown in the figure, flip the ball joint stud back
and forth 5 times before installing the nut
(d Using a torque gauge, turn the nut continuously one
turn each 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading
on the 5th turn.
Torque {turning}:
I - 25 kg-cm 17 - 21 in.-lb, 0.8 - 2'4 N'ml
lf the torque is not within specification, replace the ball
ioint.
Lower Arm
(See page FA-23)
REMOVAL OF LOWER ARM
1. DISCONNECT LOWER ARM TO STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the two bolts holding the balljoint to the steering
knuckle.
2. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR END TO LOWER
ARM
Remove the stabilizer bar nut, retainer and cushion.
3. REMOVE LOWER ARM
(a) Jack up the opposite wheel until the vehicle body
lifts off the stands.
(b) Loosen the lower arm bolt, pry the lower arm and pull
out the bolt.
(d Disconnect the lower arm from the stabilizer bar.
CAUTTON: Be careful not to lose the caster adiust
spacer.
(d) Using SST, disconnect the ball joint from the lower
arm.
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NOTE: Temporarily install the nut to prevent the balljoint
from falling out.
