Steering Knuckle: Inspection

INSPECT STEERING KNUCKLE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
2. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the fifth turn.
  Standard turning torque:
  
  0.5 to 6.0 N*m (5 to 61 kgf*cm, 4 to 53 in.*lbf) If the value is not within the specified range, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
3. Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Steering Knuckle Sub-Assembly
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