1. Remove the front lower arm..
2. Inspect the front lower arm for bending or damage, and the front lower arm ball joint for excessive looseness.
If there is any malfunction, replace the front lower arm.
3. Rotate the front lower arm ball joint stud 5 times
. Install the SST
to the front lower arm ball joint stud, measure the rotational torque using a torque wrench.

If not within the specification, replace the front lower arm.
18 N·m {1.8 kgf·m,13 ft·lbf} max.
3.2 N·m {33 kgf·cm,28 in·lbf} max.
Front Axle
Front Lower Arm Removal/InstallationMagnetic Clutch Adjustment [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
1. Measure the clearance around the entire circumference between the pressure
plate and A/C compressor pulley using a thickness gauge.
2. Verify the clearance.
If not within the specification, remove the pressure plate and adjust the
clearance by changing the shim (0.2 mm {0.008 i ...
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Repairable Range Of Polypropylene Bumpers [Plastic Body Parts]
The three types of damaged bumpers shown below are considered repairable. Although
a bumper which has been damaged greater than this could also be repaired, it should
be replaced with a new one because such repair would detract from the looks and
quality of the bumper. In addition, such repair ...