OEM 2005 Toyota Celica Ball Joint

2005 Toyota Celica Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the ball joint on 2005 Toyota Celica?

  A: The ball joint repair process starts by removing the steering knuckle with axle hub and then progressing to the lower ball joint maintenance by removing its cotter pin and nut. Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 should be used for removing the lower ball joint. The ball joint study rotation should be checked by performing five back-and-forth motions followed by installing the nut. Apply the torque wrench to steadily rotate the nut through 2 to 4 seconds for each turn until the 5th turn when you measure torque while assuring a selected range of 1.0 to 4.9 Nm (10 - 50 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 43 inch lbs.). The installation requires users to position the lower ball joint followed by tightening the nut up to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) while adding a new cotter pin. You should tighten the nut to reach a torque of 60 degrees if you need to remedy misaligned holes for the cotter pin. After reinstalling the steering knuckle with the axle hub you must test the ABS speed sensor signal while confirming front wheel alignment.