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
RemovalRemoval
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH TRANSAXLE
See page for 2GR-FE
See page for 1AR-FE
2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET LH
3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 STABILIZER BRACKET RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
4. REM ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following
specifications.
Text in Illustration
*A
LH
*B
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Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION (for HID Headlight)
(See page )
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch ...