OEM 2003 Toyota Corolla Ball Joint

2003 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH on 2003 Toyota Corolla?

  A: The first step to replace the LOWER BALL JOINT ASSY FRONT LH includes jacking up the front side of the vehicle while testing for rattle in the lower ball joint assembly. Users can replace the front wheel and front axle hub LH nut with Special Service Tool: 09930-00010. Proceed by disconnecting the speed sensor front LH (with ABS) and then separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH through the use of Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. The installation begins with separating the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH from the front axle assembly LH while progressing to remove the lower ball joint assembly front LH following the removal of its cotter pin and castle nut. Remove the lower ball joint assembly from the steering knuckle LH by using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. Before securing the nut with a torque wrench the technician should repeat the ball joint stud movement five times before recording the fifth torque reading. The indicated range for this torque is 0.98 - 4.9 Nm (10 - 50 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 43 inch lbs.). Combine the lower ball joint assembly front LH with the steering knuckle LH and secure its castle nut at 103 Nm torque (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Finish with the installation of a new cotter pin. Continue with the installation of the front axle assembly LH along with the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH and the tie rod end sub-assembly LH and speed sensor front LH (with ABS). Use Special Service Tool: 09931-00020 to install the front axle hub LH nut and install the front wheel before torquing it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). The last steps include front wheel alignment adjustment along with an inspection of the ABS speed sensor signal (with ABS).