Toe Control Link: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus IS 350 and 2006 Lexus IS 250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK
- Secure the rear upper No. 2 control arm in a vise between aluminum plates.NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
- Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in Fig 1 .
- Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
0.9 to 3.5 N*m (9.17 to 35.7 kgf*cm, 0.6 to 2.5 ft.*lbf) or less
If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear suspension toe control link with a new one.
- Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.
- Secure the rear upper No. 2 control arm in a vise between aluminum plates.