Pickup 4WD L4-2559cc 2.6L SOHC (4ZE1) (1988)
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Ball Joint: Service and Repair
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
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Upper control arm
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Bushing
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Fulcrum pin
2. Inspect the lower end boot for damage or grease leak. Move the ball joint as shown in the figure to confirm its normal movement (Fig. 3C-24).
Inspect screw/taper area of ball for flaws. If any defects are found during the inspections, replace the end assembly with new one.
3. After moving the ball joint 4 or 5 times, attach nuts, then measure the preload Fig. 3C-25).
PRELOAD TORQUE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR:
Upper Link End kg.m (lb.ft.) N.m 0.1 - 0.33 (0.7 - 2.4/0.9 - 3.2)
Lower Link End kg.m (lb.ft.) N.m 0.5 - .35 (0.35 - 2.50/0.5 - 3.4)
INSTALLATION
Upper Nuts final Torque N.m (ft.lb) 24 (32.4)
Lower Nuts final Torque N.m (ft.lb) 103 (76)
Nut and Cotter Pin Torque, Pick-up 4WD/Amigo N.m (lb.ft.) Upper 98 (73) Lower 94 (127.5)
Nut and Cotter Pin Torque, Pick-up 2WD N.m (lb.ft.) Upper 108 (80) Lower 147 (108.5)
1988-93 Pick-up/Amigo/Rodeo
PRELOAD TORQUE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Upper Link End kg.m (lb.ft.) N.m 0.1 - 0.33 (0.7 - 2.4/0.9 - 3.2)
Lower Link End kg.m (lb.ft.) N.m 0.07 - 0.65 (0.51 - 4.7/0.7 - 6.4)
INSTALLATION
Upper Nuts final Torque N.m (ft.lb) 24 (32.4)
Lower Nuts final Torque N.m (ft.lb) 103 (76)
Nut and Cotter Pin Torque, Pick-up 4WD/Amigo N.m (lb.ft.) Upper 98 (73) Lower 94 (127.5)
Nut and Cotter Pin Torque, Pick-up 2WD N.m (lb.ft.) Upper 108 (80) Lower 147 (108.5)
1992-94 Pick-up/Amigo 4WD
