MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed L4-1.8L DOHC Turbo (2004)
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.)
