
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR SUSPENSION
SA–95
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.1 AND
NO.2 BALL JOINT INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) 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):
Lower suspension arm No.1
1.0–3.4 N·m (10–35 kgf·cm, 9–30 in.·lbf)
Lower suspension arm No.2
1.0–3.4 N·m (10–35 kgf·cm, 9–30 in.·lbf)
If not within specification, replace the lower suspension arm
No.1 or/and No.2.
STRUT ROD BUSHING REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press out the bushing.
SST 09506–35010
2. INSTALL NEW BUSHING
Using SST and a deep socket wrench, press in a new bush-
ing.
SST 09506–35010
HINT: Do not apply grease or oil to the bushing.
R07189
R07190
R11800
SST
R11801
SST