Galant ES L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (1997)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Front Suspension
Ball Joint Breakaway Torque Check
1. After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the breakaway torque required to turn
the ball joint stud.
Standard value: 0.3-1.5 Nm (3-13 inch lbs.)
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the upper arm assembly.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to
use that ball joint.
Dust Cover Check
INSPECTION
If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace the arm assembly.
Ball Joint Inspection
INSPECTION
If there are any cracks in or damage to the dust cover, replace the arm assembly.
Ball Joint Breakaway Torque Check
1. After shaking the bail joint stud several times, install the nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the breakaway torque required to turn
the ball joint stud.
Compression lower arm ball joint
Standard value: 0.5-2.5 Nm (4-22 inch lbs.)
Lateral lower arm ball joint
Standard value: 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.) or less
2. When the measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the compression lower arm assembly or lateral lower arm assembly.
3. When the measured value is lower than the standard value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without excessive play. If so, it is possible to
use that ball joint.
