Front Upper Suspension Arm Inspection

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

  1. INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

Front Upper Suspension Arm -- Inspection



1. INSPECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  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:
    0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 30.4 in.*lbf)
    If the value is not within the specified range, replace the front upper suspension arm with a new one.

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