How to service and repair the lower ball joint on Toyota 4Runner?

Service and repair of the lower ball joint starts with removing the front wheel while tightly setting torque to 110 Nm (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft. lbs.). The procedure begins with loosening the 4 bolts on the tie rod end to 80 Nm (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft. lbs.) while keeping them installed before removing the cotter pin and nut at 91 Nm (912 kgf.cm, 66 ft. lbs.). To disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle use Special Service Tool: 09610-20012. The procedure for disconnecting the lower ball joint requires removal of the cotter pin followed by nutting it loose to 142 Nm (1,450 kgf.cm, 105 ft. lbs.) and then usage of Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to uninstall the joint from the lower suspension arm while maintaining forward-facing orientation of the cotter pin hole. Disconnect the lower ball joint by lifting the upper suspension arm and steering knuckle then place them in a secure position. Test the ball joint rotation by moving the ball joint stud 5 times in each direction then apply torque using a wrench which should reach 0.1 to 2.5 Nm between 11 - 25 kgf.cm or 0.8 to 21.7 inch lbs during the 5th turn. After installation, check the front wheel alignment while conducting installation in the opposite direction of removal.

How to service and repair the ball joint on Toyota Tacoma?

Service and repair of the ball joint begins by removing the front wheel while tightening it to 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.). You should lift the lower suspension arm with a jack while you disconnect the tie rod end by easing the 2 lower ball joint set bolts to 160 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.) without taking them off. Proceed with carrying out the removal process by completing the following steps: first remove the cotter pin along with the nut which needs to reach 72 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.) torque but if the cotter pin holes become misaligned during installation tighten the nut an additional 60 degrees The Special Service Tool: 09610-20012 should be used for tie rod end breaking. To detach the lower ball joint you should first remove its cotter pin followed by loosening the nut to 110 Nm (1,100 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.). Continue to tighten the nut beyond 60 degrees if needed. Special Service Tool: 09628-062011 enables lower ball joint disconnection before removing the nut, 2 bolts, and ball joint assembly. To check the lower ball joint rotation condition you should flip the ball joint stud 5 times before tightening the nut using a torque wrench on the 5th turn with a time span of 2 - 4 seconds until it reaches 0.1 - 3.45 Nm (1 - 35 kgf-cm, 0.8 - 30 inch lbs.). The procedures for installation proceed by relocating parts in the order opposite to removal.

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Toyota Upper Ball Joint, Front Part Number: 43310-39016
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Front Upper Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Upper; Upper Ball Joints; Front Upper Ball Joint Assembly for Driver & Passenger Side.
- Position: Front Upper
- Replaces: 43310-39085, 43310-39065
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- 4Runner | 1995-2002 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
- Sequoia | 2001-2007 | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- Tacoma | 1995-2004 | Base, DLX, Limited, Pre Runner, S-Runner, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
- Tundra | 2000-2006 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 43340-39356
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-39355
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Sequoia | 2001-2003 | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- Tundra | 2000-2002 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 43340-39595
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-39495, 43340-39575, 43340-39515
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Sequoia | 2004-2007 | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- Tundra | 2004-2006 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-39466
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-39465
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Sequoia | 2001-2003 | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- Tundra | 2000-2002 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-39825
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-39615, 43330-39805, 43330-39655
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Sequoia | 2004-2007 | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
- Tundra | 2004-2006 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 43340-39465
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-39475, 43340-39325, 43340-39455
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- 4Runner | 1996-2002 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
- Sequoia | 2001-2003 | Limited, SR5 | 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-39585
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-39575, 43330-39415
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- 4Runner | 1996-2002 | Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Ball Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 43340-09140
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left; Lower Ball Joint; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
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- Highlander | 2010-2019 | Base, Hybrid LE, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Limited Platinum, Hybrid XLE, LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, Plus, SE, Sport, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Sienna | 2011-2020 | Base, L, LE, Limited, Limited Premium, SE, SE Premium, XLE, XLE Premium | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Venza | 2009-2015 | Base, LE, Limited, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-09780
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Highlander | 2010-2019 | Base, Hybrid LE, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Limited Platinum, Hybrid XLE, LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, Plus, SE, Sport, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Sienna | 2011-2020 | Base, L, LE, Limited, Limited Premium, SE, SE Premium, XLE, XLE Premium | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Venza | 2009-2015 | Base, LE, Limited, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Driver Side Part Number: 43340-39585
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Lower; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Lower Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-39287, 43340-39286
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 1995-2004 | Base, DLX, Limited, Pre Runner, S-Runner, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-39815
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Lower; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Lower Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-39366, 43330-39367
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 1995-2004 | Base, DLX, Limited, Pre Runner, S-Runner, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-39556
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-39555
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 2001-2004 | Base, Pre Runner, S-Runner | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 43340-39445
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-39275
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 1995-2004 | Base, DLX, Limited, Pre Runner, S-Runner, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-39565
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-39355
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 1995-2004 | Base, DLX, Limited, Pre Runner, S-Runner, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Upper Ball Joint, Passenger Side Part Number: 43350-39105
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Front Upper B; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Upper; Upper Ball Joints; Joint Assembly, Front Upper Ball, Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Passenger Side
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 1995-2004 | Base, DLX, Limited, Pre Runner, S-Runner, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Ball Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 43340-09170
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left; Lower Ball Joint; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-09040
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Avalon | 2005-2018 | Base, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Plus, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid XLE Touring, Limited, Touring, XL, XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium, XLE Touring, XLE Touring SE, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Camry | 2007-2017 | Base, CE, Hybrid, Hybrid LE, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XLE, L, LE, SE, SE Sport, Special Edition, XLE, XSE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side Part Number: 43340-39436
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-39435
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 2001-2004 | Base, Pre Runner, S-Runner | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Upper Ball Joint, Driver Side Part Number: 43360-39095
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Front Upper Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Upper; Upper Ball Joints; Joint Assembly, Front Upper Ball, Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Driver Side
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Tacoma | 1995-2004 | Base, DLX, Limited, Pre Runner, S-Runner, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Toyota Lower Ball Joint, Passenger Side Part Number: 48625-0C011
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- Other Name: Attachment, Lower Ball; Suspension Control Arm Bracket, Right; Ball Joint; Control Arm Bracket; Attachment, Front Lower Ball Joint, Passenger Side
- Position: Passenger Side
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Sequoia | 2008-2022 | Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, SR5, TRD Pro, TRD Sport | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
- Tundra | 2007-2021 | 1794 Edition, Base, Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, SR, SR5, Trail, TRD Pro | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Toyota Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 43330-09810
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- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right; Lower Ball Joint; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-09330
Fits the following Toyota Models:
- Avalon | 2005-2018 | Base, Hybrid Limited, Hybrid XLE, Hybrid XLE Plus, Hybrid XLE Premium, Hybrid XLE Touring, Limited, Touring, XL, XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium, XLE Touring, XLE Touring SE, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Camry | 2007-2017 | Base, CE, Hybrid, Hybrid LE, Hybrid SE, Hybrid XLE, L, LE, SE, SE Sport, Special Edition, XLE, XSE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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Toyota Ball Joint connecting knuckle to control arm permits wheel pivoting of smooth, steady steering. Toyota masters lean production lines which reduce scrap, accelerate assembly and empower every line worker to stop the belt to ensure quality. Toyota is in a constant state of refinement with Hybrid Synergy Drive, more powerful motors, more intelligent battery management and lighter gearboxes so that commuters are using less fuel without having to baby the throttle or lose feel. Toyota launched TNGA chassis, a common chassis that reduces hoods, increases stands, hardens mounts and allows designers to pursue safety ratings, playful handling and lower cabin hushpuppies. The loyalty towards Toyota increases due to rust resistance, powertrain exceeding 300,000 miles and component prices remain reasonable even when a vehicle traverses off highways or goes over bumpy dirt roads. The Ball Joint is placed between the control arm and steering knuckle on all contemporary suspensions, comprising hardened stud, precision socket and sealed boot to permit two axis movement and exclude grit and prevent any form of slop that will distort direction. Ball Joint substitutes the heavy-looking kingpins, and thus the owners can dial camber and caster in a short time, making the car track straight on the highway and with clean entry cornering without beating ride quality. Ball Joints are available in a prepacked life serving state and usually travel more than 80,000 miles before fatigue sets in and sends subtle clunking signals to the driver that the Ball Joint has taken more than its share of abuse.

Toyota Ball Joint Parts and Q&A

Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side
43340-39465
Q: How to service and repair the lower ball joint on Toyota 4Runner?
A:
Service and repair of the lower ball joint starts with removing the front wheel while tightly setting torque to 110 Nm (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft. lbs.). The procedure begins with loosening the 4 bolts on the tie rod end to 80 Nm (820 kgf.cm, 59 ft. lbs.) while keeping them installed before removing the cotter pin and nut at 91 Nm (912 kgf.cm, 66 ft. lbs.). To disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle use Special Service Tool: 09610-20012. The procedure for disconnecting the lower ball joint requires removal of the cotter pin followed by nutting it loose to 142 Nm (1,450 kgf.cm, 105 ft. lbs.) and then usage of Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to uninstall the joint from the lower suspension arm while maintaining forward-facing orientation of the cotter pin hole. Disconnect the lower ball joint by lifting the upper suspension arm and steering knuckle then place them in a secure position. Test the ball joint rotation by moving the ball joint stud 5 times in each direction then apply torque using a wrench which should reach 0.1 to 2.5 Nm between 11 - 25 kgf.cm or 0.8 to 21.7 inch lbs during the 5th turn. After installation, check the front wheel alignment while conducting installation in the opposite direction of removal.
Lower Ball Joint, Driver Side
43340-39585
Q: How to service and repair the ball joint on Toyota Tacoma?
A:
Service and repair of the ball joint begins by removing the front wheel while tightening it to 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.). You should lift the lower suspension arm with a jack while you disconnect the tie rod end by easing the 2 lower ball joint set bolts to 160 Nm (1,600 kgf-cm, 116 ft. lbs.) without taking them off. Proceed with carrying out the removal process by completing the following steps: first remove the cotter pin along with the nut which needs to reach 72 Nm (730 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.) torque but if the cotter pin holes become misaligned during installation tighten the nut an additional 60 degrees The Special Service Tool: 09610-20012 should be used for tie rod end breaking. To detach the lower ball joint you should first remove its cotter pin followed by loosening the nut to 110 Nm (1,100 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.). Continue to tighten the nut beyond 60 degrees if needed. Special Service Tool: 09628-062011 enables lower ball joint disconnection before removing the nut, 2 bolts, and ball joint assembly. To check the lower ball joint rotation condition you should flip the ball joint stud 5 times before tightening the nut using a torque wrench on the 5th turn with a time span of 2 - 4 seconds until it reaches 0.1 - 3.45 Nm (1 - 35 kgf-cm, 0.8 - 30 inch lbs.). The procedures for installation proceed by relocating parts in the order opposite to removal.