Front Suspension Upper Arm Inspection

Suspension & Axle. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Suspension. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM

Front Suspension Upper Arm -- Inspection



1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM


    Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

  1. Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration before installing the nut.

  1. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

    Turning torque:
    3.43 N*m (35 kgf*cm, 30.4 in.*lbf) or less
    If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front suspension upper arm with a new one.

  1. Check the dust boots for cracks or grease leakage.