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. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 2AZ-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 2ZR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
   1. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor and flexible hose from the front shock absorber bracket.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt

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   2. Remove the bolt and separate the front speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
   NOTE:

   • Keep the front speed sensor tip and installation surfaces free of foreign matter.
   • Remove the front speed sensor without turning it from its original installation angle.
5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  (See FRONT AXLE HUB BOLT )
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See REMOVAL )
   Fig 2: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt

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7. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
8. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 
   1. Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise.
       NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
    2. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
       Fig 3: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Bolt And Nuts

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    3. 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 (0.04 in.).
    4. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.
       Fig 4: Checking Clearance Between SST And Front Axle Assembly

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       Fig 5: Removing Front Lower Ball Joint

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    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.