Toyota Camry (XV70): Removal

Toyota Camry Repair Manual XV70 (2018-2024) / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower Ball Joint / Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front lower ball joint assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Front wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Reset Memory" Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and system information memorization	VSC disabled or malfunctioning DTCs are output Slip indicator light illuminated ABS warning light illuminated	w/ Electric Parking Brake System: w/o Electric Parking Brake System:

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Front wheel alignment adjustment

Perform "Reset Memory"
Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and system information memorization

VSC disabled or malfunctioning
DTCs are output
Slip indicator light illuminated
ABS warning light illuminated

w/ Electric Parking Brake System:

w/o Electric Parking Brake System:

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

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

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Remove the cotter pin.

(d) Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02050

NOTICE:

Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

*a	1 mm (0.0394 in.)

(e) Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02050

*a	Center Nut
*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c	Place wrench here
*d	String
	Turn

CAUTION:

Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

NOTICE:

Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the front axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front lower ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
Be sure to place a wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
Do not damage the steering knuckle.
Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

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