OEM 2007 Toyota RAV4 Ball Joint

2007 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the front lower ball joint on 2007 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Start the front lower ball joint service by removing front wheels and next move to front speed sensor LH (for 2WD) followed by front brake cylinder assembly LH and front disc hardware as well as front axle hub. Begin by removing the front lower ball joint assembly LH together with the steering knuckle with axle hub through the use of Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 and then separating the lower ball joint. The ball joint stud must be operated five times before nut replacement followed by torque measurement at the fifth turn utilizing a torque wrench that confirms the value within 0.98 to 3.43 Nm (10 to 35 kgf-cm, 9 to 30 inch lbs.) limit range for proper function. Also check for dust cover cracking and grease leaks during this process. The installation process requires two bolts and a nut to attach the front lower ball joint assembly LH onto the lower arm while tightening bolts to 92 Nm (938 kgf-cm, 68 ft. lbs.) and installing a new cotter pin with the nut adjusted up to 60 degrees when the cotter pin holes are not aligned. After reattaching the steering knuckle with its hub element the technician must install the front suspension lower No. 1 arm sub-assembly LH and the tie rod end sub-assembly LH. The service concludes by attaching the front disc and front disc brake cylinder assembly LH and front axle hub nut and front speed sensor LH before securing the front wheel with wheel torque to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.). Front wheel alignment should be checked afterward.