OEM 2006 Toyota Avalon Ball Joint

2006 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH on 2006 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The replacement of the LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT LH starts with using Special Service Tool: 09930-00010 to take off the front wheel and forward axle hub LH nut. The maintenance process starts by eliminating the front disc brake caliper assembly LH along with the front speed sensor front LH and front disc. Proceed by using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to disconnect the tie rod assembly LH while moving next to the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH. Disassemble the lower ball joint assembly front LH by beginning with a nut and pin removal then detaching the unit with Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. You must inspect the lower ball joint assembly front LH inside a vise clamp by installing its stud bolt and nu while moving the ball joint backward and forward at least five times then using a torque wrench to rotate the nut for 3 to 5 seconds per revolution during the fifth rotation to verify a turning torque within 0.98 to 3.43 Nm (10 to 35 kgf-cm, 8.7 to 30 inch lbs.). The assembly should be replaced with a new one when the measured value goes beyond the established specification. The installment of the new lower ball joint assembly front LH requires attaching it to the steering knuckle with the castle nut as you torque it to 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 91 ft. lbs.) and follow by installing a fresh cotter pin but only if the holes line up or increase the nut torque to 60°. After mounting the front axle assembly LH the system requires installation of the front suspension arm sub-assembly lower No.1 LH and tie rod assembly LH along with front disc and front disc brake caliper assembly LH and speed sensor front LH. Complete hub nut installation with 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) torque, then replace the front wheel, align both front wheels along with checking the ABS speed sensor signals during VSC turned on and off.