Ball Joint Checking
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NOTE:
Ball joint must be removed for the following checking procedure. See LOWER CONTROL ARM and BALL JOINTS
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Remove ball joint and place in vise, with ball joint stud pointing upward. Flip stud back and forth about 5 times. Reinstall the ball joint nut. Place torque wrench on ball joint nut and turn nut continuously 1 turn every 2 to 4 seconds. Read torque measurement on 5th turn. See BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. If torque is not within specification, replace ball joint.
BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara & Sienna | 8.7-30 (1-3.4) | |
| Celica | ||
| 1999 | 8.7-26 (1-2.9) | |
| 2000 | 8.7-43 (1-4.0) | |
| Corolla | 8.7-26 (1-2.9) | |
| Echo | 5.2-30 (.59-3.4) | |
| RAV4 | 13-43 (1.5-5.0) | |