FRONT LOWER ARM INSPECTION

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Special Service Tool (SST)

49 FT01 389   Preload adapter

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the front under cover No.2. (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Inspect the front lower arm ball joint for excessive play and the dust boot of the front lower arm ball joint for damage.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Rotate and shake the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times.

7.  Install the SST to the front lower arm ball joint stud, and measure the front lower arm ball joint stud starting torque and rotational torque using a torque wrench.

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•  If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm. (See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)