Lower Ball Joint
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Highlander, 2003 Toyota Highlander, and 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut. See Fig 1.
- Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3-5 seconds per one turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn. The torque reading should be 8.7-30.0 INCH lbs. (0.98-3.43 N.m). If torque reading is not as specified, replace ball joint.