FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. A01LZCY

      Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    3. A01M2S0C02
      *a 1 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )

      Note

      Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    4. A01LVPWC02
      *a Molybdenum grease application area
      *b Place wrench here
      *c Center Nut

      Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST with the center nut so that A and B shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front lower ball joint dust cover may be damaged.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

      • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.