FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the nut (Type A or Type B).

      Torque:
      123 N*m  { 1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Prevent oil from adhering to the screw and tapered parts.

    2. A019OYT

      Install a new clip to the nut (Type A).

      Note

      If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

    3. A019MJC

      Install a new cotter pin to the nut (Type B).

      Note

      If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

  2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019OJE

      Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      290 N*m  { 2957 kgf*cm, 213 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Keep the bolts from rotating when tightening the nuts.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019L24E10
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

  4. INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM


    1. A019L7M

      Install the front lower suspension arm to the front lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      92 N*m  { 938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf }

  5. CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    1AR-FE: Click here

    2GR-FE: Click here

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A019OBCE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

      When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NZL

      Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1061 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    1. A019L39E04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hole
      *2 Resin Clamp

      Install the resin clamp and front speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Firmly insert the sensor body into the knuckle before tightening the bolt.

      • After installing the sensor to the knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.

      • To prevent interference between the sensor and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the sensor body during or after the insertion of the sensor body to the knuckle.

  9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT

    1AR-FE: Click here

    2GR-FE: Click here

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

    Tech Tips

    Check ABS speed sensor signal Click here.

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

    Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment Click here.