Question 1

How to remove the front lower ball joint from the front axle assembly on Toyota Highlander?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How to install the front lower ball joint and related components on Toyota Highlander?

Accepted Answer

The front lower ball joint installation process requires attachment to the steering knuckle through nut threading with 123 Nm torque (1254 kgf-cm, 91 ft-lbf) and strict protection from oil contact against screw and tapered components. A new cotter pin installation should be followed by an additional 60-degree torque on the nut when front suspension holes differ in positioning. Alternatively, add engine oil to the used nuts before installation when retaining them for reuse. After fitting the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with two bolts and two nuts, fully tighten all connections with a torque of 290 Nm (2956 kgf-cm, 213 ft-lbf). The front drive shaft assembly must be placed along matchmarks on the front axle hub sub-assembly. To connect the front lower suspension arm to the front lower ball joint use a bolt accompanied by two nuts that should be tightened to 92 Nm (938 kgf-cm, 68 ft-lbf). Screw in the 2 bolts of the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle while tightening them to 104 Nm (1060 kgf-cm, 77 ft-lbf). Place a bolt through the clamp and sensor unit while torquing it to 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 in-lbf) to maintain a sensor fit without clearance between the device stay and knuckle. Also ensure there is no foreign matter caught on the sensor tip. Do not turn the sensor body during its installation process. Complete the procedure by installing the front axle hub nut then check the ABS speed sensor signal before you torque the front wheel to 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) for a front wheel alignment inspection.

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