Front Lower Ball Joint: Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
• The following procedure listed is for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT 
   1. Secure the front axle assembly in a vise.
      NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
      Fig 1: Securing Front Axle Assembly In Vise

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   2. Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 2ZR-FE 

      103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

      2AZ-FE 

      123 N*m (1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf) 

   3. Install a new cotter pin.
      NOTE: Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint To Front Axle Assembly With Nut

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2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM 
   1. Install the front lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 89 N*m (908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC  (See INSTALLATION )
   Fig 3: Locating Front Lower Suspension Arm Bolt And Nuts

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7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  (See REPLACEMENT )
8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR 
   1. Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.
      Fig 4: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt

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   2. Install the front speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Locating Front Speed Sensor Bolt

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   3. Install the front speed sensor with the clamp to the front shock absorber.
9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 2AZ-FE)  (See INSTALLATION )
10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 2ZR-FE)  (See INSTALLATION )
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT:

    Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

    Fig 6: Identifying Front Speed Sensor Clamp

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13. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/o VSC) 

    HINT:

    Check for speed sensor signal (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).

14. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ VSC) 

    HINT:

    Check for speed sensor signal (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).