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FRONT SUSPENSION
COMPONENTS
Engine Under Cover
Lower Arm and Knuckle Arm
1,100 (80, 108)
180 (13, 18)
Stabilizer Bar
Bracket
130 (9, 13)
Spacer
1,050 (76, 103)
Cushion
Retainer
Strut Bar
670 (48, 68)
180 (13, 18)
kg·cm (ft·lb, N·m) : Specified torque
Ball Joints
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINTS
Vertical Play
1. INSPECT BALL JOINTS FOR EXCESSIVE LOOSENESS
(a) Jack up the front of the vehicle and place wooden blocks with a height of 180-200 mm (7.09-7.87 in.) under the one front tire.
(b) Lower the jack until there is about half a load on the front coil springs. Place stands under the vehicle for safety.
(c) Make sure the front wheels are in a straight forward position and block them with chocks.
(d) Move the lower arm up and down and check that the ball joint has no excessive play.
Maximum ball joint vertical play: 2.5 mm (0.098 in.)
(e) Inspect the ball joint on the opposite side in the same manner. [steps (a) through (d)]
