Outlander 2WD V6-3.0L (6B31) (2007)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Lower Arm Ball Joint Rotation Starting Torque
LOWER ARM BALL JOINT ROTATION STARTING TORQUE
1. Move the lower arm ball joint stud back and forth for several times, and measure the lower arm ball joint rotation starting torque using the preload
socket (Special tool: MB991006).
Standard value: 2.2 to 4.1 Nm (19 to 36 in-lb)
2. If the measured value exceeds the standard range, replace the lower arm assembly.
3. Even if the measured value is within the standard range, check the lower arm ball joint that there is no looseness or gritty feeling. If there is no
looseness or gritty feeling, it is judged as usable.