FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

    for 1AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

  4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A019L39E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hole
      *2 Resin Clamp

      Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.

      Note


      • Be sure to completely separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.

      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.

      • Clean the speed sensor installation hole and the surfaces every time the speed sensor is removed.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019L24E09
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. A019OH6

      Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle hub nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  6. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NZL

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A019OBCE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the front disc.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    for 1AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. A019L7M

      Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.

  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019OJE

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019MDN

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

      Note

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. A019OYT

      Remove the clip and nut (Type A).

    3. A019MJC

      Remove the cotter pin and nut (Type B).

    4. A019NV3E02

      Install SST to the front lower ball joint 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.).

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

      A019JMXE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Apply grease *2 Apply grease
      *3 Place the wrench here *4 Turn
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02050, 09961-02050 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

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

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