Toyota Camry (XV70): 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.

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.

(c) Remove the nut.

(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
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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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