GS 300 L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE) (1993)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Upper Ball Joint
1.
Remove upper suspension arm.
2.
Move ball joint stud back and forth five times, then install nut.
3.
Using torque wrench, turn nut continuously one turn per 2-4 seconds and take torque reading on fifth turn.
4.
If torque reading is not 9-30 in. lb., replace upper suspension arm and ball joint.