SA–28 SUSPENSION AND AXLE – FRONT SUSPENSION 7. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM (a) Remove the bolt and nut. Torque: 164 N·m (1,670 kgf·cm, 121 ft·lbf) INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension torque the nut. (b) Remove the upper suspension arm. UPPER BALL JOINT INSPECTION INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION (a) As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut. (b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2–4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. Torque (turning): 1.0–3.4 N·m (10–35 kgf·cm, 9–30 in.·lbf) If not within specification, replace the upper suspension arm. Corrected 6/21/01 – MH