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
Before inspecting the suspected areas listed in the table
below, check the fuse and relay.
Before inspecting the suspected areas listed in the table
below, check the DTCs.
Methods used to verify the cause of the problem are listed
in order of probability in the suspected are ...
Engine hood courtesy
switch
Inspection
1. INSPECT ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the table below.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the hood lock
assembly. ...
When towing full-time 4wd vehicles
Use one of the methods shown below to tow the
vehicle.
If the vehicle has trouble with the chassis or drive
train, use method 1 (flat bed truck).
WHEN TOWING FULL-TIME 4WD VEHICLES
NOTICE: Do not use any towing method other than those shown above.
The towing methods shown b ...