GS 300 RWD V6-3.0L (3GR-FSE) (2006)
4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM
a. Remove the nut on the axle carrier side.
b. Using SST, separate the rear no.2 upper control arm
NOTICE:
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Securely tie string of the SST to the vehicle.
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Do not damage the dust cover.
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Securely set the SST on the spacer of the axle carrier.
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If the spacer of the axle carrier comes off, replace the axle carrier with a new one.
c. Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear no.2 upper control arm.
HINT: Push the axle carrier downward.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM
a. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
b. 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: 3.4 Nm (35 kgf-cm, 2.5 ft. lbs.)
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear no.2 upper control arm with a new one.
c. Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.
INSTALLATION