INSPECTION
Inspection
| INSPECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM |
Secure the toe control link in a vise between aluminum plates.
Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
- Turning torque:
- 0.5 to 3.4 N*m (5.1 to 34.7 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 2.5 ft*lbf)
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear upper No. 2 control arm with a new one.
Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.