OEM 2000 Toyota RAV4 Ball Joint

2000 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the ball joint on 2000 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Repairing the ball joint starts with removing the steering knuckle with attached axle hub and then separating the lower ball joint. Start by employing a screwdriver to disassemble the dust deflector before removing both the nut and cotter pin. The ball joint detachment process requires using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 according to factory specifications. Before installing the ball joint nut examine the ball joint rotation condition by repeating ball joint stud motion 5 times. Use the torque wrench to apply uniform nut rotation at a pace of one turn during 3 to 5 seconds periods until you reach the fifth turn and measure the torque value which should fall between 1.5 - 5.0 Nm (15 - 50 kgf-cm, 13 - 43 inch lbs.). The installation process begins with using Special Service Tools: 09316-20011 09608-32010 and 09950-70010 (09951-07150) in combination with a hammer for fitting the new dust deflector while ensuring it matches the ABS speed sensor holes in both the knuckle and deflector. First install the lower ball joint after which tighten the nut to 127 Nm (1,300 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.) torque before placing a new cotter pin. The last step includes reinstalling the steering knuckle together with the axle hub and verifying the ABS speed sensor signal.