Sienna FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2009)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
(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 a rate of 3 - 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 30 in.*lbf)