Rio L4-1.5L (2001)
3. Rotation torque of ballpoint.
Installation
1. Connect the SST to the ball stud, and measure the torque with a pull scale.
Rotation torque:
7.2 - 25.2 ft. lbs. (1.0 - 3.5 Nm, 10 - 35 kg-cm)
Pull scale reading:
2.2 - 7.7 lbs. (10 - 35 Nm, 1 - 3.5 kg)
2. Raise the inner end of the lower arm into the pivot bracket on the frame, and loosely tighten the arm frame bracket pivot to hold it in place.
3. Position the lower arm ball joint stud in the clamp bore of the steering and install the ball joint clamp bolt and nut.
Tightening torque:
40 - 50 ft. lbs. (54 - 68 Nm, 5.5 - 6.9 kg-m)
4. Tighten the lower arm frame bracket pivot bolt.
Tightening torque:
40 - 50 ft. lbs. (54 - 68 Nm, 5.5 - 6.9 kg-m)
5. Insert the tent rod bolt into the lower arm, tighten washer and bushing and install cotter pin.
6. Install bushing and rubber on the tension rod.
Tightening torque:
87 - 108 ft. lbs. (118 - 147 Nm , 12 - 15 kg-m)
