Camry Solara SE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2001)
6. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect the lower suspension arm from the lower ball joint.
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
Remove the 2 nuts, bolts and steering knuckle with the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB TO SHOCK ABSORBER
a. Install the steering knuckle with the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
b. Coat the threads of the 2 nuts with engine oil.
c. Install the 2 bolts and nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
Torque: 220 Nm (2,250 kgf-cm, 162 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER BALL JOINT
Torque: 127 Nm (1,300 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.)
3. CONNECT TIE ROD END TO STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
b. Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
4. CONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
5. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
a. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 107 Nm (1,090 kgf-cm, 79 ft. lbs.)
b. While applying the brakes, install the nut.
Torque: 294 Nm (3,000 kgf-cm, 217 ft. lbs.)
c. Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
6. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
7. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
8. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
9. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
10. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL.
Disassembly and Reassembly