Front Lower Ball Joint Inspection

Suspension & Axle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Suspension. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH

Front Lower Ball Joint -- Inspection



1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. As shown in the illustration, move the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.

  1. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the fifth turn.

    Standard turning torque:
    0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf) or less

  1. Check for any cracks and grease leaks on the ball joint dust cover.