Q: How to remove the front lower ball joint assembly on the LH side on Scion tC?
A: The process to remove the LH front lower ball joint assembly begins with vehicle front lifting and lower suspension movement inspection using wood and a cloth to protect the bolt and nuts. The installation order starts with removing both front wheel and the LH front axle shaft nut. While performing the front suspension repair disconnect the front speed sensor LH as well as the tie rod end sub-assembly LH. The next operation requires detachment of the front No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly lower LH while removing the front axle assembly LH. To remove the front lower ball joint assembly LH use Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 while completing the steps of extracting the cotter pin and castle nuts.
Q: How to remove the front lower ball joint on Scion xB?
A: The procedure to remove a front lower ball joint begins with taking off the wheel along with the front axle hub nut. The first step includes cutting off the front speed sensor followed by the tie rod end sub-assembly and front disc brake caliper assembly. The next step involves removing the front disc together with separating the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly. Set the front axle assembly on a vise before securing it without becoming too forceful. First uninstall the cotter pin along with the nut before you can install Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 to the front lower ball joint. During the measurement check ensure the clearance between Special Service Tool: 09960-20010 and the front axle assembly matches 1 mm (0.04 in.). Special Service Tools: 09960-20010 and 09961-02010 enable front axle assembly ball joint removal by maintaining tool segment A and B parallel and placing the wrench on the correct spot to prevent dust cover damage as you extract the ball joint.