Front Lower Ball Joint
FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTCOMPONENTS (Part 1):
COMPONENTS (Part 2):
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
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL NO. 1 BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Secure the steering knuckle in a vise using aluminum plates.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(c) Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint.
SST 09628-62011
NOTICE:
^ Do not damage the dust cover of the ball joint.
^ Do not damage the steering knuckle.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Inspect the turning of the ball joint.
(1) Secure the front lower ball joint assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
(2) Install the nut to the front lower ball joint assembly stud.
(3) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque: Turning torque 1.0 to 3.4 N*m (10 to 35 kgf*cm, 9 to 30 in.*lbf)
HINT: If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the front lower ball joint assembly with a new one.
(b) Inspect the dust cover.
(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Install the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE: Prevent oil from adhering to the screw and tapered parts.
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE: If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING
3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER
4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB
5. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING
6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL NO. 1 BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
8. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM
9. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
10. INSTALL FRONT DISC
11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
12. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
13. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
14. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
15. REMOVE FRONT DISC
16. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS
17. INSPECT FRONT AXLE HUB RUNOUT
18. INSTALL FRONT DISC
19. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
20. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT
21. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
22. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
23. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT