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
RemovalTest Mode Procedure
TEST MODE PROCEDURE
1. DESCRIPTION
HINT:
When using a chassis dynamometer, brake tester, etc. to perform a vehicle test,
activate test mode to avoid a "different tire diameter installed" incorrect judgment.
Test mode does not have a AWD paramet ...
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" ...
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
When installing the mouldings, heat the vehicle body and mouldings using a heat
light.
Heating Temperature
Item
Temperature
Vehicle Body
40 to 60°C (104 to 140 ...