1. Remove the upper arm from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage, cracks, and bending.

3. Inspect the ball joint rotation torque.
(1) Rotate the ball joint five times.
(2) Measure the rotation torque using a suitable allen socket and a torque wrench.
- If not within the specification, replace the lower arm component.
Rotation torque
1.5 N·m {15.0 kgf·cm, 13.2 in·lbf} max.
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Note
Make sure that no HO2S DTCs have been detected. If detected, this
inspection is not applicable for TWC inspection.
1. Connect the WDS or equivalent and monitor PIDs as following.
Monitor the right TWC using O2S11 PID for upstream HO2S and O2S12 PID
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