1. INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH

(a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 - 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 8.7 to 30 in.*lbf)
Removal
InstallationProblem symptoms table
Use the table below to find the cause of the problem. The
numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the
problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace
these parts.
Front A/C:
Rear A/C:
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GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
GCWR*
2WD models: 8900 lb. (4037 kg)
AWD models: 8990 lb. (4078 kg)
TWR*
3500 lb. (1588 kg)
Unbraked TWR*
1000 lb. (454 kg)
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Removal
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEELS
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
3. DRAIN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug, gasket and drain ATF.
(b) Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
Torque: 49 N*m (500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf)
4. REMOVE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:
(See page DS-6)
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