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
RemovalAdjustment
ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION
(a) When moving the lever from P to R with the ignition switch ON and the brake
pedal depressed, make sure that the shift lever moves smoothly and moves correctly
into position.
(b) Start the engine ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE ENGINE OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK GUIDE
(a) Remove the engine oil level dipstick.
(b) Remove the bolt and engine oil level dipstick guide.
(c) Remove the O-ring from the engine ...
Precaution
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Replace any faulty seat belt components (outer belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts,
adjustable shoulder anchor, tether anchor hardware and other related parts). When
inspecting a vehicle that was in a collision, be sure to check all of the ...