Ball Joint Checking
Inspect ball joints for wear. Move ball joint fully back and forth 5 times. Install nut and use torque wrench to rotate. Turn nut continuously at one turn every 3-5 seconds and read torque on fifth turn. Replace ball joint if rotating torque exceeds specification. See BALL JOINT ROTATING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table.
BALL JOINT ROTATING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Lower Ball Joint | 2.6-26 (.29-2.94) |
| Upper Ball Joint | 8.9-39 (1.0-4.4) |