Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.
Swing Torque
1.
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
2.
Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
3.
Hook a spring scale (A) at cutout on ball stud
. Confirm spring scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Swing torque
: Refer to Ball Joint
Ball Joint
.
Measurement on spring scale
: Refer to Ball Joint
Ball Joint
.
If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check wheel alignment. Refer to
Inspection
.