Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm Inspection

Suspension & Axle. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Suspension. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. INSPECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM

Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm -- Inspection



1. INSPECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM
  1. Secure the toe control link in a vise between aluminum plates.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
  1. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

  1. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

    Turning torque:
    0.5 to 3.4 N*m (5.1 to 34.7 kgf*cm, 0.4 to 2.5 ft*lbf)
    If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear upper No. 2 control arm with a new one.
  1. Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.