Front Lower Arm Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front lower arm from the vehicle. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage. If there is any malfunction, replace it.
- Inspect the ball joint for excessive play. If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
- Rotate the ball joint 5 times .
- Measure the ball-joint rotational torque using an Allen wrench and a torque wrench.
Front lower arm ball joint rotational torque
0.4-2.9 N.m {5-29 kgf.cm, 4-25 in.lbf}
- If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)