INSTALLATION HINT: If replacing the front nut, assemble the nut and E–ring to the washer with lock protrusion before installing. UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT INSPECTION INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION (a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut. (b) Using 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 with in specification, replace the upper suspension arm. UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT 1. REMOVE BUSHING Using SST, press out the bushing. SST 09710–26010 (09710–05070), 09710–30020 (09710–03030) 2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING Using SST, press in a new bushing. SST 09710–26010 (09710–05050), 09710–30020 (09710–03120) R05891 R05864 R11828 R11829 SST SST