Ball Joint
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
BALL JOINT SPECIFICATION
| Swinging force "A" (Measurement point at either cotter pin hole or groove of ball stud.) | Upper | 8.1 - 79 N (0.83-8.1 kg-f, 1.82 - 17.8 lb-f) at hole |
| Lower | 11.4 - 145.5 N (1.16 - 14.84 kg-f, 2.56 - 32.71 lb-f) at groove | |
| Turning torque "B" | Upper | 0.5 - 4.9 N.m (0.05 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb) |
| Lower | 0.5 - 6.4 N.m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb) | |
| Vertical end play "C" | 0 mm (0 in) | |