T100 SR5 Extra Cab Pickup 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
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Ball Joint: Testing and Inspection
Upper and Lower
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.).
