RAV4 4-Door 4WD L4-2.0L (3S-FE) (1997)
Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Front
Upper
INSPECTION
1. Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.
a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 3 - 5 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 1.5 - 5.0 Nm (13 - 43 inch lbs.)
Upper and Lower
UPPER AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINTS INSPECTION
Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.
a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
Upper suspension arm: 0.5 - 3.5 Nm (7 - 30 inch lbs.)
Lower suspension arm: 0.5 - 3.5 Nm (7 - 30 inch lbs.)