Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

Suspension & Axle. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Suspension. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

  7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB

  9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

Front Lower Ball Joint -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Disconnect the sensor connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Remove the sensor clip (labeled A), bolt (labeled B) and sensor clamp (labeled C).



  1. Remove the sensor clip (labeled D), bolt (labeled E) and sensor clamp (labeled F).


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Remove the bolt and sensor from the knuckle.

    NOTICE:
    Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.


3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder.



4. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

  1. Remove the disc.



5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.

    SST
    09930-00010
    NOTICE:
    Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  1. While applying the brakes, remove the lock axle hub nut.



6. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and bolt, and disconnect the lower arm from the ball joint.



7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the cotter pin and castle nut.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

    SST
    09628-62011
    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the tie rod end dust cover.


8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.

    HINT:
    While fixing the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub.

  1. Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the steering knuckle with axle hub.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor. Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle assembly.


9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Suspension.Suspension System.Front Lower Ball Joint Removal

  1. Remove the clip and nut.

  1. Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly.

    SST
    09628-62011