Front Upper Suspension Arm Inspection

As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.

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 fifth turn.

Torque:

Standard turning torque:

0.98 to 4.5 N*m{10 to 46 kgf*cm, 9 to 40 ft.*lbf} or less

Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.