OEM 2002 Toyota Celica Ball Joint

2002 Toyota Celica Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the ball joint on 2002 Toyota Celica?

  A: The ball joint service requires steering knuckle removal along with axle hub followed by separating the lower ball joint after removing its cotter pin and nut while using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. Check the lower ball joint rotation by performing five back-and-forth motions with the ball joint stud before installing the nut then set the torque wrench for a 2-4 second continuous turn cycle till the fifth turn reads 1.0 - 4.9 Nm (10 - 50 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 43 inch lbs.). To reinstall the lower ball joint position the nut until it reaches 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) torque before adding a new cotter pin that should be properly aligned between holes; readjust the nut if needed up to 60 degrees. You should begin with reuniting the steering knuckle to its axle hub before verifying ABS speed sensor function and inspecting front wheel alignment.