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Front Lower Ball Joint: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 2GR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 1AR-FE)  (See REMOVAL )
  4. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to completely separate the front speed sensor from the front shock absorber with coil spring.
      • Be careful not to damage the front speed sensor.
      • Clean the installation hole and the surface for the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor
      G05417318Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Putting Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly And Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
      G05417319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
      NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the front axle hub nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    Fig 3: Separating Front Drive Shaft Assembly From Front Axle Assembly
    G05417187Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See INSPECTION )
  8. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 4: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
    G05417184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 
    1. Remove the bolt, 2 nuts, and separate the front lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
    Fig 5: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Bolts
    G05417185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.
      NOTE: When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
    Fig 6: Identifying Front Axle Assembly With Bolts Nuts
    G05417323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
      Fig 7: Securing Front Axle Assembly In Vise
      G05417324Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
      Fig 8: Locating Cotter Pin And Nut
      G05417325Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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.).
      Fig 9: Installing SST To Front Lower Ball Joint
      G05417326Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

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

      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.
      Fig 10: Removing Front Lower Ball Joint From Front Axle Assembly
      G05417327Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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