T100 Regular Cab Pickup 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
a. Remove the four nuts.
Torque: 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
b. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm.
INSPECTION
1. Inspect the ball joints, as follows:
a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth five 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 fifth turn.
Torque (turning): 2.0 - 7.0 Nm (17 - 61 inch lbs.).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.