Front Upper Suspension Arm (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)
SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM (for 4WD and Pre-Runner): INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.
(b) 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 : 4.5 Nm (46 kgf-cm, 40 in-lbf) or less
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.