Front Lower Ball Joint: Installation

HINT.

• Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
• The following procedure listed is for the LH side

1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the front lower ball joint to the front lower suspension arm with the nut

      Torque: 162 N*m (1651 kgf*cm, 119 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Ensure that the thread and taper are free of oil or other foreign matter.
   2. Install a new clip to the front lower ball joint
      NOTE: Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint Assembly Nut

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the tie rod assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the nut

      Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf) 

   2. Install a new clip
   NOTE: Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the clip are not aligned.
   Fig 2: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint Nut

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC  (See INSTALLATION )
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
6. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See INSTALLATION )
7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

   Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

8. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

   HINT

   Check for speed sensor signal (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

9. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

   HINT

   Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (See ADJUSTMENT )