LS 460 RWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2010)
Control Arm: Testing and Inspection
Front Lower Suspension Arm
Inspection
SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD): INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(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 fifth turn.
Standard turning torque:
3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf)
On-Vehicle Inspection
SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (for 2WD): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT RATTLE
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Move the front No. 1 suspension lower arm up and down by hand, and check for rattle.
OK:
No rattle.