Toyota 43330-49055
Lower Ball Joint

The process starts with jacking up the front part of the vehicle to inspect the LH side front lower ball joint assembly while operating the front suspension lower No. 1 arm to detect vertical looseness using a wooden block with a cloth to protect bolt and nuts from damage. The installation process starts with eliminating both the front wheel and then the LH front axle hub nut. Detach the front speed sensor LH together with the front disc brake caliper assembly LH before taking off the front disc. The front lower ball joint assembly can be inspected after disconnecting the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly and the front suspension lower No. 1 arm sub-assembly LH by removing their bolt and two nuts to allow separation from the front lower ball joint. Neuter the front axle assembly LH and separate it from the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector LH. The front lower ball joint assembly LH removal process starts by unscrewing the clip and castle nuts followed by using Special Service Tool: 09611-36020 to extract the lower ball joint front from its position while keeping the steering knuckle safe without damaging it and secure this tool on the steering knuckle spacer. The entire assembly should receive a new steering knuckle if the spacer separates.

Remove the front axle assembly LH, the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector LH, and the front lower ball joint assembly LH by removing the clip and castle nuts.

Use a cloth around a wooden block.

Connect the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly.

Attach it to the steering knuckle with the castle nut, ensuring the thread and taper are clean, and torque it to 71 Nm (724 kgf-cm, 52 ft. lbs.), tightening an additional 60° if the cotter pin holes are misaligned.

Torque it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.).