OEM 2009 Toyota Venza Ball Joint

2009 Toyota Venza Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the front lower ball joint on 2009 Toyota Venza?

  A: The first step to replace a front lower ball joint involves removing the front wheel then the front axle shaft nut. Separate the front speed sensor by taking out its bolt and breaking the resin clamp while making sure the sensor disconnects harmlessly from the front shock absorber then wash the installation hole and surroundings. The front drive shaft assembly and front axle hub sub-assembly should be marked before using a plastic hammer to divide the front drive shaft assembly from the front axle assembly ensuring complete unfastening of the staked front axle hub nut threads to prevent thread damage. Use wire or an equivalent tool to cut free the front disc brake caliper assembly while removing its two bolts without allowing the flexible hose to hang. To start the procedure you need to remove the front disk and then separate the tie rod assembly followed by the two bolt and nut removal of the front lower suspension arm. First disconnect the front axle assembly by unfastening two nuts and bolts yet restraining bolt rotation. Install the front axle assembly inside a vise by placing aluminum plates on it but avoid excessive tightening force. Secure Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 onto the front lower ball joint and inspect that proper space (1 mm or 0.0394 in.) exists between the tool and the front axle assembly. The installation of Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 requires grease application to the threads and end of the tool bolt before inserting it into the front lower ball joint of the front axle assembly with A and B parallel alignment while avoiding damage to both the front lower ball joint dust cover and steering knuckle.