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
RemovalProblem 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" ...
Removal
REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
The following procedure listed is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENS ...
Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST
1. DATA LIST
NOTICE:
In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference
values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part
is faulty or not.
HINT:
Using the T ...