Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid (2006)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Inspect the turning of the ball joint.
1. Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
2. Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud.
3. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 3.5 Nm (36 kgf-cm, 31 inch lbs.) or less
HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.
b. Inspect the dust cover.
1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.