1. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH

(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 - 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 30 in.*lbf)
Removal
InstallationRemoval
1. REMOVE ENGINE AND TRANSAXLE
HINT:
(See page EM-26)
2. REMOVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH
TRANSFER
HINT:
(See page AX-164)
3. REMOVE NO. 1 TRANSFER CASE PLUG
(a) Remove the No. 1 transfer case plug.
(b) Remove the No. 1 gasket from the transfer case No.
1 plug.
4. REMOVE NO. 2 T ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT
INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
2. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE
INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT
DEPLOYED)
Perform a diagnostic system check.
When the quarter panel of the vehicle or ...
Power steering
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Recommended tools
EQUIPMENT
LUBRICANT
SSM
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