GS 300 RWD V6-3.0L (3GR-FSE) (2006)
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Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Front Lower Ball Joint
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Inspect the turning of the front lower ball joint.
1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
2. Temporarily install the nut, 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 6.0 Nm (5.1 to 61 kgf-cm, 4.4 to 53 inch lbs.)
b. Inspect the turning of the tie rod ball joint.
1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
2. Temporarily install the nut, 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: 0.8 Nm (8.2 kgf-cm, 7.1 inch lbs.) or less
c. Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint with a new one.
