INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
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(a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint. (1) Secure the front lower ball joint in a vise using aluminum plates. (2) Install the nut to the front lower ball joint stud. (3) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. Turning torque: 0.7 to 4.5 N*m (7 to 46 kgf*cm, 6.2 to 40 in.*lbf) If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint with a new one. |
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(b) Inspect the dust cover.
(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
Components
RemovalPrecaution
PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLE
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize
the following systems after the terminal is reconnected.
System Name
See Procedure
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT INNER TRACK BRACKET COVER
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER TRACK BRACKET COVER
4. DISCONNECT REAR SEAT NO. 2 RECLINING CONTROL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
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Precaution
PRECAUTION
1. EXPRESSIONS OF IGNITION SWITCH
The type of ignition switch used on this model differs according to the specifications
of the vehicle.
The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.
Expression
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