G35 Sedan 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2005)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Compression Rod
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
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Check compression rod and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any nonstandard condition is found, replace it.
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Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or other damage, and also for grease leakage. If any nonstandard condition is found, replace it.
Ball Joint Inspection
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Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE: Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
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Hook spring scale at ball stud. Confirm spring scale measurement value is within the specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Standard value Swing torque: 0.147 - 2.45 Nm (0.02 - 0.24 kgf-m, 2 - 21 inch lbs.)
Measured value of spring scale: 2.37 - 39.5 N (0.24 - 4.03 kgf, 0.53 - 8.88 lbs.)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
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Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is within the specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
Standard value Rotating torque: 0.147 - 2.45 Nm (0.02 - 0.24 kgf-m, 2 - 21 inch lbs.)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod assembly.