RAV4 2WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2003)
a. As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at the rate of 3 - 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 1.0 - 4.9 Nm (10 - 50 kgf-cm, 9 - 43 inch lbs.)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Install the lower ball joint with the nut.
Torque: 133 Nm (1,360 kgf-cm, 98 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
3. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
4. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT