OEM 2009 Toyota Corolla Ball Joint

2009 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the front lower ball joint on 2009 Toyota Corolla?

  A: The installation process for the front lower ball joint starts with placing the front axle assembly in a vise which requires aluminum plates but avoids overtightening of any components. Fill the front axle assembly with a new nut while applying a 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) torque on 2ZR-FE engines and 123 Nm (1254 kgf-cm, 91 ft-lbf) on 2AZ-FE engines before adding a new cotter pin that requires an extra torque adjustment to 60 degrees when the cotter pin holes are not aligned. The front lower suspension arm mounts to the lower ball joint through a bolt along with two nuts before tightening them to 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf). Fasten the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with a bolt that requires 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf) torque while ensuring the speed sensor remains untwisted. The front flexible hose and speed sensor installation should be done by tightening a bolt to 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf). The installation of the front wheel requires a torque of 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) while performing front wheel alignment inspection and adjustment. Inspection of the speed sensor signal should be conducted last to guarantee proper functionality.