Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 659

SUSPENSION [w3Bo] 4-1
3 . Ball Joint
A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
" : Parts unsuitable for re-use
1 Ball joint
2 Lower arm
3 Housing
Tightening torque : N"m (kg-m, ft-lb)
T1 :108-138(11.0-14.1,79.7-101
T2 :45-59(4 .6-6 .0,33.2-43 .5)
C4-468
Fig. 18
1) Lift up vehicle and remove front wheels
2) Remove four bolts, then ball joint .
C4-104
Fig. 19
3) To install, reverse above removal procedures .
F B: INSPECTION
1) Check ball joint free play in three directions (fore-aft,
lateral and vertical). Replace ball joint if necessary.
2) The ball joint and boot that have been removed must
be checked for wear, damage or cracks and any defec-
tive part must be replaced .
I C4-105
Fig . 20
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