Toyota 43330-39435
Ball Joint, Lower

The ball joint repair process starts with removing the steering knuckle together with the axle hub then moving on to remove the lower ball joint. You should start your process by using a screwdriver to remove the dust deflector before unfastening the nut and cotter pin. The lower ball joint can be successfully detached through the use of Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. You should check the lower ball joint rotational condition by moving the ball joint stud in both directions five times before reinstalling the nut. Adjust the nut torque reading by turning it continuously for 2 - 4 seconds throughout one turn. Measure the torque on the fifth turn to reach between 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (10 - 35 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 30 inch lbs.). Preferably use Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to fix the lower ball joint first and tighten the nut to reach 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.) before installing a new cotter pin. The installation of a new dust deflector requires Special Service Tool: 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041), 09608-32010 along with a hammer to align the ABS speed sensor holes between the dust deflector and steering knuckle. As the last step reinstall the steering knuckle using the axle hub before inspecting ABS speed sensor signals and examining front wheel alignment.

Repair and service of the ball joint begins with removing the front axle hub followed by using a screwdriver to remove the dust deflector before taking off the cotter pin and nut. The Special Service Tool 09628-62011 assists in lowering ball joint detachment. To inspect the ball joint rotation condition begin with 5 back-and-forth motions of the ball joint stud followed by continuous torque wrench use to turn the nut at a rate of 1 turn every 2 to 4 seconds taking the torque reading at turn 5 between 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (10 - 35 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 30 inch lbs.). The lower ball joint installation process starts with tightening the nut to 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.) then inserting a new cotter pin while validating that the holes match up; otherwise, increase the nut torque to 60 degrees. To install the new dust deflector use Special Service Tools that include 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041) 09608-32010 and a hammer while aligning the ABS speed sensor hole in the deflector with its matching position in the knuckle. Complete the installation by putting back the front axle hub.

Install a new dust deflector using Special Service Tool: 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041), 09608-32010, and a hammer, ensuring to align the holes for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and steering knuckle.

Reinstall the steering knuckle with the axle hub and check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.