Toe Control Link: Inspection: Inspection

INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK
1. Secure the rear upper No. 2 control arm in a vise between aluminum plates.
  NOTE:
  Do not overtighten the vise.
2. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Toe Control Link
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. 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.
4. Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.