Avalon V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2006)
Ball Joint: Specifications
INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH
a. Secure the lower ball joint assembly front LH in a vise.
b. Install the nut to the stud bolt.
c. Flip the ball joint back and forth 5 times or more.
d. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per 1 turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.98 to 3.43 Nm (10 to 35 kgf-cm, 8.7 to 30 inch lbs.)
If the value is not within the specification, replace the lower ball joint assembly with a new one.