Front Lower Ball Joint: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT  (See REMOVAL )
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See DISASSEMBLY )
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL NO. 1 BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING  (See REMOVAL )
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB  (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER  (See REMOVAL )
13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING  (See REMOVAL )
14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Secure the steering knuckle in a vise using aluminum plates.
    2. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
    3. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint.
       Fig 1: Removing Front Lower Ball Joint

       Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

       SST 09628-62011 

       NOTE:

       • Do not damage the dust cover of the ball joint.
       • Do not damage the steering knuckle.