MX-5 Miata LS L4-1.8L DOHC (2001)
3. Measure the ball joint starting torque.
1. Rock the ball joint stud side to side 10 times.
2. Rotate the ball joint stud 10 times.
3. Measure the starting torque using a suitable Allen socket and a torque wrench.
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Replace if it is not within the specification.
Starting torque 0.2 - 2.7 Nm (1.4 - 27 kgf-cm, 1.3 - 23.4 inch lbs.)