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Lexus ES: Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.

(1) Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

(2) Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud.

(3) Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Turning Torque:

0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 34 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf)

HINT:

If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.

(4) Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play.

HINT:

If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.

(b) Inspect the dust cover.

(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

HINT:

If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.

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