5 L4-2.3L (2007)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Front Lower Arm Inspection
FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION
1. Remove the lower arm from the vehicle.
2. Inspect the arm for bending or damage, and the ball joint for excessive looseness.
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It there is any malfunction, replace the lower arm.
3. Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Install the SST to the ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a pull scale.
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If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.
Front lower arm rotational torque
1.0-4.9 Nm (11-49 kgf-cm, 9-43 inch lbs.)
Pull scale reading (10-49 N (1.1-4.9 kgf,3-10 lbs.))
Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation
FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary
