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Front Lower Arm: Inspection

  1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
  2. Check the lower arm for bends and other damage.
  3. Check the ball joint dust cover for cracks. If there is a crack on the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
  4. Check the lower arm connecting bolt.
  5. Shake the ball joint stud several times to test for looseness.
  6. Check the lower arm ball joint rotating torque.

    Standard value 

    1.5~3.5 N.m (15~35 kgf.cm, 1.1~2.6 lbf.ft) Max.

    NOTE: Measure the lower arm ball joint rotating torque with the 0.5-2 RPM angular speed oscillating 3° at room temperature.
    1. When the rotating torque is above the standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
    2. When the rotating torque is less than the standard value, the ball joint may be used again if there is no wear in the ball joint.
      Fig 1: Measuring Lower Arm Ball Joint Rotating Torque
      G03847552Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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