Ball Joint: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbs. )
2. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper.
Torque: 118 Nm (1,,200 kgf.cm, 87 ft.lbs. )
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS
Remove the 2 bolts, ABS speed sensor and wire harness.
NOTICE: When removing them from right side do not disconnect the pad wear indicator connector.
Torque: 7.8 Nm (80 kgf.cm, 69 inch lbs.)
4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Remove the clip and nut from the tie rod end.
Torque: 59 Nm (600 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbs. )
b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST 09610-20012,
5. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the lower ball joint.
Torque: 152 Nm (1,550 kgf.cm, 112 ft.lbs. )
b. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm.
SST 09628-62011
6. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts and lower ball joint.
Torque: 113 Nm (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbs. )
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
a. Flip the ball joint stud back and 4-5 times before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque (turning): 1.0-2.5 Nm (1-25 kgf.cm, 9-21.7 inch lbs.)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT