Swing Torque

Measure the swing torque, using Tool. When ball stud and inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace the socket.

Fig 1: Measuring Swing Torque

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

Tool number: - (J-44372)

SWING TORQUE REFERENCE CHART

Item	Outer socket	Inner socket
Measuring point	Cotter pin hole of stud	Shown as L: 83.2 mm (3.276 in)
Swing torque	0.3 - 2.9 N.m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)	1.0 - 7.8 N.m (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb)
Measuring value	4.84 - 46.7 N (0.50 - 4.7 kg-f, 4 - 34 lb-f)	12.1 - 93.7 N (1.3 - 9.5 kg-f, 9 - 69 lb-f)