6 L4-2.5L (2010)
Ball Joint: Specifications
FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION
Torque wrench to the front lower arm ball joint.
Measure the starting torque.
Front lower arm starting torque..........................................................................................................................................18 Nm {1.8 kgf-m, 13 ft-lbf} max.
Rotate the ball joint stud 5 times. Measure the rotational torque.
If not within the specification, replace the lower arm.
Front lower arm rotational torque...................................................................................................................1.2-2.2 Nm {13-22 kgf-cm, 11-19 in-lbf} max.
FRONT UPPER ARM INSPECTION
Rotate the ball joint five times. Measure the rotational torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.
If not within the specification, replace the lower arm component.
Front upper arm ball joint rotation torque........................................................................................................................1.5 Nm {15 kgf-cm, 13 in-lbf} max.