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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT FSU-15 C D F G H I J K L M A B FSU 2006 Pathfinder UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT PFP:40110 Removal and Installation EES00230 The ball joints are part of the upper and lower links. Refer to FSU-13, "Removal and Installation" (upper link), FSU-14, "Removal and Installation" (lower link). Inspection EES00231 ● Check the ball joint for excessive play. Replace the upper or lower link assembly if any of the following – Ball joint stud is worn. – Ball joint is hard to swing. – Ball joint play in axial directions or end play is excessive. SWINGING FORCE NOTE: 1. Measure the ball joint swinging force using a suitable tool. ● Measure at the cotter pin hole for upper ball joint as shown. ● Measure at the groove for lower ball joint as shown. 2. Verify the ball joint swinging force is within specification. TURNING FORCE NOTE: WEIA0076E Swinging force “A” (Measurement point at either cot- Upper : 8.1 - 79 N (0.83 - 8.1 kg-f, 1.82 - 17.8 lb-f) at Lower : 11.4 - 145.5 N (1.16 - 14.84 kg-f, 2.56 - 32.71 SFA858A Turning torque “B” Upper : 0.5 - 4.9 N·m (0.05 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb) Lower : 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb) SFA858A |