Workshop Manual

3C–22
FRONT SUSPENSION
7.Remove nut.
8.Remove bolt.
9.Remove lower ball joint.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary parts replacement if wear, damage,
corrosion or any other abnormal condition are found
through inspection.
B Inspect the lower end boot for damage or grease leak.
Move the ball joint as shown in the figure to confirm its
normal movement .
B Inspect screw/taper area of ball for damage.
B If any defects are found by the above inspections,
replace the ball joint assembly with a new one.
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B After moving the ball joint 4 or 5 times, attach nut the
measure the preload.
Starting torque: 0.5–6.4 N·m (0.4–4.7 lb ft)
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B If the above limits specified are exceeded, replace the
ball joint assembly.
Installation
1.Install lower ball joint.
2.Install bolt.
3.Install nut and tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque: 116 N·m (85 lb ft)
4.Install ball joint nut, then tighten it to the specified
torque with just enough additional torque to align
cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 147 N·m (108 lb ft)