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Front Lower Ball Joint: Removal: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the bolt and resin clamp, and separate the front speed sensor.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt With Resin Clamp
      GTY203894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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 speed sensor installation hole and surface every time the speed sensor is removed.
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front drive shaft assembly and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Front Drive Shaft Assembly And Front Axle Hub Sub-Assembly
      GTY203837Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly.
      Fig 3: Separating Front Drive Shaft Assembly From Front Axle Assembly
      GTY203834Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Loosen the staked part of the front axle hub nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the front disc brake caliper assembly.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
      GTY172300Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 14
  7. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  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.
      Fig 5: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Bolt And Nuts
      GTY167691Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front axle assembly.
      Fig 6: Identifying Front Axle Assembly With Bolts And Nuts
      GTY203941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Keep the bolts from rotating when removing the nuts.

  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
    1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      Fig 7: Identifying Front Axle Assembly In Vise
      GTY181920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

    2. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
      Fig 8: Locating Cotter Pin And Nut
      GTY186103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install SST to the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 9: Identifying Clearance Between SST And Front Axle Assembly
      GTY203943Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        • 09961-02050
        • 09961-02050
      NOTE:

      Check that the clearance 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 10: Front Lower Ball Joint & Front Axle Assembly
      GTY167196Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • 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.
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