Toyota Venza: Inspection

Toyota Venza Service Manual / Front Suspension / Front Lower Ball Joint / Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

(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.

(b) Inspect the dust cover.

(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

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