Toyota Land Cruiser

 Service Manual

Suspension & Axle » Front lower suspension ARM
Inspection

INSPECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION

(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.

(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn per 3 - 5 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Turning torque: 0.29 - 2.94 N·m (3 - 30 kgf·cm, 2.6 - 26 in.·lbf)

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (SA-75 ).

HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment (SA-6 ).

Inspection

Removal

Replacement