TOE CONTROL LINK INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.


      1. Secure the toe control link in a vise using aluminum plates.

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

      3. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take a torque reading on the 5th turn.

        Standard turning torque
        4.9 N*m (50 kgf*cm, 43 in.*lbf) or less

      4. Turn the stud.

        OK
        There is no abnormal sticking or rattling while turning the stud.

        If the result is not as specified, replace the rear suspension toe control link sub-assembly LH with a new one.

    2. Inspect the dust cover.


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