Hyundai Tiburon 2003 Workshop Manual page 233

4. Check all bolts for damage and deformation.
5. Check the lower arm ball joint for rotating torque.
A. If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace the ball joint assembly.
B. Shake the ball joint stud several times.
C. Measure the balll joint rotating torque.
Standard value
2.0~3.5 Nm (20~35 kgf·cm, 1.48~2.58 lbf·ft)
D. If the rotating torque is above the upper limit of the standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
E. Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused
unless it has drag and excessive play.
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