OEM 2009 Toyota Highlander Ball Joint

2009 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the front lower ball joint from the front axle assembly on 2009 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Both 2GR-FE as well as 1AR-FE engines need the front wheel and front axle hub nut removed in order to remove the front lower ball joint. All front speed sensor separation involves removing the bolt and resin clamp while checking for total front shock absorber detachment without damage before cleaning both the installation hole and surface with each removal of the sensor. Before using a plastic hammer to separate the drive shaft assembly from the front axle hub sub-assembly mark them both. Pay attention to fully unstaking the front axle hub nut while protecting the drive shaft threads from damage. Use wire or equivalent tools to disconnect the front disc brake caliper assembly by removing its two bolts while keeping the flexible hose from hanging. The front disc removal process requires you to disassemble the tie rod assembly and the front lower suspension arm through the removal of a bolt followed by two nuts. Remove the front axle assembly while preventing rotating motion of its bolts by unfastening two nuts and two bolts. Set the front axle assembly into a vise using aluminum plates but maintain a proper tightening pressure. Before tool installation on the front lower ball joint use Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 and verify that the measurement between the tool and front axle assembly matches 1 mm (0.04 in.). The removal of the front lower ball joint from the front axle assembly requires Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 09961-02010 which should be installed with A and B parallel followed by a wrench placement at the indicated area while protecting the front lower ball joint dust cover from damage.