Front Lower Ball Joint Inspection

Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.

1. Secure the front lower ball joint in a vise using aluminum plates.
   

2. Install the nut to the front lower ball joint stud.
   

3. 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 5th turn.
   

   Torque:

   Turning Torque (for 2AZ-FE):

   1.0 to 3.4 N*m{10 to 35 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf}

   Torque:

   Turning Torque (for 2ZR-FE):

   1.0 to 4.9 N*m{10 to 50 kgf*cm, 9 to 43 in.*lbf}

   If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint with a new one.
   

Inspect the dust cover.

1. Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.