Front Lower Ball Joint Installation

Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.

Torque:

2ZR-FE:

103 N*m{1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf}

2AZ-FE:

123 N*m{1254 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf}

Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:

Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.

Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and the 2 nuts.

Torque:

240 N*m{2448 kgf*cm, 176 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot or speed sensor rotor.

Install the front lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.

Torque:

89 N*m{908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf}

Connect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque:

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

NOTICE:

Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

Install a new cotter pin.

Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.

NOTICE:

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

Install the front disc brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

107 N*m{1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not twist the brake hose when installing the front disc brake caliper assembly.

Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor with the bolt.

Torque:

29 N*m{296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.

Install the front speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque:

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

Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and 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 matter.
   

Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle shaft nut.

Torque:

216 N*m{2203 kgf*cm, 160 ft.*lbf}

Using a chisel and hammer, caulk the axle shaft nut.

Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and front 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 matter.
   

Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new front axle shaft nut.

Torque:

216 N*m{2203 kgf*cm, 160 ft.*lbf}

Using a chisel and hammer, caulk the axle hub nut.