Toyota Corolla Cross: Inspection

(a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.

(1) Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

(2) Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud.

(3) Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Turning Torque:

0.98 to 3.43 N*m (10 to 34 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf)

(4) If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.

(5) Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play.

(6) If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.