Corolla L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2010)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSTALLATION
HINT
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Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
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The following procedure listed is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
(b) Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.
2ZR-FE - Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
2AZ-FE - Torque : 123 Nm (1254 kgf-cm, 91 ft-lbf)
(c) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.
2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Installation
3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Install the front lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque : 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf)
4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Installation