Front Lower Ball Joint: Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )
3. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY  (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REMOVAL )
5. SEPARATE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE ASSEMBLY  (See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER )
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 
   1. Rotate the steering knuckle as shown in the illustration
      Fig 1: Rotating Steering Knuckle

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   2. Remove the clip and nut
   Fig 2: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint Nut
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   3. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060, 09961-02060, 09961-02010) 

      Fig 3: Installing Spacers Onto Front Lower Ball Joint

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      NOTE: As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
   4. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961 -02010) 

   Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod End From Front Lower Ball Joint

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   CAUTION: Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
   NOTE:

   • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the coil spring to prevent SST from falling off.
   • 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.
7. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the clip and nut.
   2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration

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

      Fig 5: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint Assembly Nut

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      Fig 6: Installing Spacers Onto Front Lower Ball Joint

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
   3. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front lower suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

   Fig 7: Removing Front Lower Ball Joint From Front Lower Suspension Arm

   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   CAUTION: Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
   NOTE:

   • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the coil spring to prevent SST from falling off.
   • 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.