FJ Cruiser 4WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2007)
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Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Front Upper Suspension Arm
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a)
Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: 4.5 N*m (46 kgf*cm, 40 in.*lbf) or less
(c)
Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.