FRONT SUSPENSION 3C – 23
1. Nut and Cotter Pin
Remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle.
Remover: 5-8840-2121-0 (J-36831)
CAUTION:
Be careful not t o break the ball joint boot.
2. Bolt, Nut and Washer
3. Upper Ball Joint
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary parts replacement if wear, damage,
corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found
through inspection.
Inspect the lower end boot for damage or grease leak.
Move the ball joint as shown in the figure to confirm its
normal movement.
Inspect screw/taper area of ball for flaws.
If any defects are found by the above inspections, replace
the ball joint assembly with new one.
After moving the ball joint 4 or 5 times, attach nut then
measure the preload.
Upper Ball Joint Preload
N·m (kg·m/lb·in)
0.5 – 3.2 (0.05 – 0.33 / 4.3 – 28.6)
If the above limits specified are exceeded, replace the
ball joint assembly.