INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, as shown in the illustration, before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 2 to 4 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque:
1.0-3.0 N·m {3-45 kgf·cm, 3-39 in·lbf}
(c) Check for any cracks and grease leakage on the ball joint dust cover.
Removal
InstallationLight bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of replacement
varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform,
contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer.
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If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge (→P. 155) enters the red
zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.) ● Steam comes out from under
the hood. ...
Reassembly
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
When installing a new front wheel opening extension pad or No. 1 front
wheel opening extension pad or No. 2 front wheel opening extension pa ...