RX 300 FWD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1999)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
2. REMOVE DUST DEFLECTOR
Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
3. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628-62011
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
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 1 turn per 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 1.0-3.4 Nm (10-35 kgf-cm, 8.7-30 inch lbs.)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.