Toe Control Link: Inspection

INSPECT TOE CONTROL LINK
1. Temporarily install the nut, and flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times as shown in the illustration.
2. Use a torque wrench to turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn. Take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
  Turning torque:
  
  3.5 N*m (36 kgf*cm, 2.6 in.*lbf) or less
  
  If the value is not within the specified range, replace the rear suspension toe control link with a new one.
3. Check the dust boot for cracks or grease leakage.
Fig 1: Inspecting Rear No 2 Upper Control Arm
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