Sebring V6-2.5L VIN N (1997)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Lower Ball Joint
Front Suspension
DUST COVER INSPECTION
If a dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the compression lower arm assembly or lateral lower arm assembly.
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 of the ball joint.
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Compression lower arm ball joint standard value is 0.5 - 2.5 Nm (4 - 22 inch lbs.).
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Lateral lower arm ball joint standard value is 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.
Rear Suspension
DUST COVER INSPECTION
If a dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the toe control arm assembly.
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 of the ball joint.
2. When the measured value exceeds 0.1 - 2.65 Nm (1 - 23 inch lbs.), replace the toe control 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.
