Ball Joint
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BALL JOINT TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Swing torque | Less than 2.0 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 18 in-lb) (Upper link)0.147 - 2.45 N.m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb) (Compression rod) |
| Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) | Less than 34.8 N (3.5 kg, 7.8 lb) (Upper link) 2.37 - 39.5 N (0.24 - 4.03 kg, 0.53 - 8.88 lb) (Compression rod) |
| Rotating torque | Less than 2.0 N.m (0.20 kg-m, 18 in-lb) (Upper link) 0.147 - 2.45 N.m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb) (Compression rod) |
| Axial end play | 0 mm (0 in) |