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
InstallationHeated oxygen sensor (for 2wd)
Components
Removal
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the nagative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank ...
Removal
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH
3. REMOVE BACK DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY LH
6. REMOVE VOLTAGE INVERTER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and the v ...
Check for intermittent
problems
1. CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
HINT:
For use of the intelligent tester only:
Inspect the vehicle's ECM using check mode.
Intermittent problems are easier to detect with an
intelligent tester when the ECM is in check mode. In
check mode, the ECM uses 1 trip detection logic, which
is more ...