Front Lower Ball Joint Installation

Install the front lower ball joint assembly with the nut to the steering knuckle.

Torque:

133 N*m{1356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf}

Install a new clip.

1. If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
   

Align the shaft splines and drive in the drive shaft.

Install the steering knuckle with axle hub with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Torque:

240 N*m{2447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not tighten the bolts.

Connect the lower arm with the 2 bolts and nut to the ball joint.

Torque:

92 N*m{938 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf}

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the castle nut.

Torque:

49 N*m{500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to 60° further.

Install a new cotter pin.

Align the matchmarks and install the disc.

HINT:

When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the disc has the minimum runout.

Install the cylinder with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

34 N*m{350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf}

Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and a new axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

1. Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
   
2. Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
   

Install a new shaft nut.

Torque:

for φ 26:

216 N*m{2203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf}

for φ 30:

292 N*m{2978 kgf*cm, 215 ft.*lbf}

Using a chisel and hammer, stake the shaft nut.

Set the sensor into the knuckle, and then install the sensor with the bolt.

Torque:

8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

1. Keep the sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.
   
2. Firmly insert the sensor body into the knuckle before tightening the bolt.
   
3. After installing the sensor to the knuckle, make sure that there is no clearance between the sensor stay and knuckle. Also make sure that no foreign matter is stuck between the parts.
   
4. To prevent interference between the sensor and magnetic rotor, do not rotate the sensor body during or after the insertion of the sensor body to the knuckle.
   

Install the sensor clamp and sensor clip as follows.

1. Simultaneously perform the following: 1) hang the hook part of the sensor clamp (labeled A) on the part of the flexible hose bracket (labeled C); and 2) insert the hook part of the sensor clamp (labeled B) to the part of the flexible hose bracket (labeled D).
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

2. Install the sensor clamp to the flexible hose clamp and flexible hose bracket with the bolt (labeled E).
   

   Torque:

   18.5 N*m{189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

3. Insert the sensor clip (labeled F) into the hole on the absorber lower bracket.
   

Install the sensor clamp and sensor clip as follows.

1. Set the sensor clamp (labeled G) on the side member, and then install the bolt (labeled H).
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the clamp.

2. Insert the sensor clip (labeled I) into the hole on the apron.
   

Connect the sensor connector.

Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227W003X.html).