LS 460 V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2007)
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As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm or less.
(e)
Using SST, disconnect the front No. 2 suspension lower arm assembly LH from the steering knuckle.
SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010)
NOTICE:
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Do not damage the dust cover of the No. 2 lower arm.
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As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
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Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle, to prevent SST from dropping.
(f)
Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the No. 2 suspension lower arm LH.
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)
INSTALLATION
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.