OEM 2008 Toyota Prius Ball Joint

2008 Toyota Prius Ball Joint Parts Q&A

• Q: How to install the front lower ball joint assembly on the LH side on 2008 Toyota Prius?

  A: The installation of the front lower ball joint assembly on the LH side begins with securing the lower ball joint front LH onto the steering knuckle through castle nuts which must be free of oil contamination at both threads and tapers. Secure the steel cables into the cotter pin holes at a 60° angle when the holes are misaligned and continue tightening the nuts to 71 Nm (724 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf). You should now add a new clip onto the steering knuckle. Begin installation by fixing the front No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector LH before placing the front axle assembly LH. Connect the front suspension lower No. 1 arm sub-assembly LH by using it to lower the lower ball joint front until it meets its attachment point on the arm before securing it with a bolt and 2 nuts tightened to 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf). The front disc installation requires the No. 2 tie rod end sub-assembly connection before attaching the front disc brake caliper assembly LH. Position the front speed sensor LH before setting the front axle hub nut LH. Follow this procedure by installing the front wheel after torquing it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) while inspecting and adjusting the front wheel alignment and checking the speed sensor signal.