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(4) If the upper arm cannot be removed by steps (1)
through (3). loosen the body mount attaching nuts or
screws except those four at the rear.


(5) Use a floor jack to raise the body approx. 5 mm (-2 in.)
and take out the upper arm.


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l Check the upper arm for cracks or deformation.
0 Check the upper arm shaft for cracks or bends.
SHOCK ABSORBER CHECK
Expand and contract the shock absorber to check it for
damage, oil leakage or abnormal noise.
UPPER ARM SHAFT STARTING TORQUE CHECK
Check the upper arm shaft starting torque by following the
steps below.
1. With the upper arm shaft held in a vice, measure the upper
arm shaft starting torque with a spring balance.
Limit : 15 Nm (11 ft.lbs.)
[Spring scale reading]
6.5 N (1.41bs.)
2. If the upper arm shaft starting torque exceeds the limit,
replace the upper arm assembly
UPPER BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE CHECK
Check the upper ball joint starting torque by following the
steps below.
1. Measure the upper ball joint starting torque with a torque
wrench.
Standard value : 0.6-3.5 Nm (730 in.lbs.1
2. If the upper ball joint starting torque is out of specification,
replace the upper ball joint.

