FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Inspection





SUSPENSION: TOE CONTROL LINK: INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.

(b) 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 fifth turn.

Standard turning torque:

6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) or less

* If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear suspension toe control link with a new one.

(c) Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.