Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - SUSPENSION

REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM - INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM

Secure the toe control link in a vise between aluminum plates.

Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm - Inspection. SUSPENSION. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

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.

Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.