LS 600h V8-5.0L (2UR-FSE) Hybrid (2008)
Control Arm: Testing and Inspection
Rear Lower Arm
Inspection
SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM: INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION 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:
5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) or less
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If the value is not within the specified range, replace the No. 1 suspension arm with a new one.
(c) Check the dust boot for cracks and grease leakage.
On-Vehicle Inspection
SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT LOOSENESS
(a) Jack up the vehicle.
(b) Shake the suspension arm by hand and check for looseness.
OK:
No looseness is felt