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Ball Joint: Specifications
General Specifications

Front Suspension

Upper ball joint nut ...............................................................................................................................................................................  55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)
Lower ball joint nut ..........................................................................................................................................................................  175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.)

Rear Suspension

Upper ball joint-to-wheel knuckle pinch bolt and nut ...........................................................................................................................  90 Nm (66 ft. lbs.)

Ball joint end play 

Lower ball joint-maximum vertical ....................................................................................................................................................  0.8 mm (0.032 inch)
Upper ball joint-maximum vertical ....................................................................................................................................................  0.2 mm (0.008 inch)

Ball Joint|Testing and Inspection > < Front Suspension Balljoint Inspection Job Aid|Page 7317