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Ball Joint

Front Suspension

LOWER ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower arm.
3. Move the lower arm up and down with your hands to check for excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is excessive play, replace the lower arm assembly.


Wear Limit:
Standard value 3.5 - 6.9 N-m 31 - 61 in lb

Rear Suspension

TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Move the toe control arm up and down with your hands to check for excessive play in the axial direction of the ball joint. If there is excessive play, replace the toe control arm assembly.

Wear Limit:
Standard value 1.0 - 2.6 N-m 8.9 - 23 in lb