OEM 2002 Toyota Sienna Ball Joint

2002 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Ball joint servicing starts with steering knuckle removal with axle hub which then clears the way for lower ball joint disassembly by using a screwdriver dedicated to eliminate the dust deflector before cotter pin and nut removal. The proper tool for removing the lower ball joint is Special Service Tool 09628-62011. To inspect lower ball joint rotation install the nut with torque wrench after performing five ball joint stud movements followed by continuous one turn every 2 to 4 seconds and note the torque reading at the fifth turn between 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (10 - 35 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 30 inch lbs.). Begin with the lower ball joint installation before tightening the nut to 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.) while installing a fresh cotter pin. Specific tools 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041) and 09608-32010 along with a hammer will be needed to install a new dust deflector by aligning the ABS speed sensor holes on the deflector with the knuckle. Last step includes reinstalling the steering knuckle together with the axle hub followed by a check of the ABS speed sensor signal and verification of front wheel alignment.