Corolla LE Sedan L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (1999)
2. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
a. w/ ABS: Using a screwdriver, remove the dust deflector.
b. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
c. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
SST 09628-62011
INSPECTION
INSPECT LOWER BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
a. As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 1.0 - 2.9 Nm (10 - 30 kgf-cm, 8.7 - 26 inch lbs.)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Install the lower ball joint and tighten the nut.
Torque: 124 Nm (1,260 kgf-cm, 91 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin. If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
2. w/ ABS:
INSTALL NEW DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09950-60020 (09951-00890), 09950-70010 (09951-07150)
HINT: Align the hole for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector with the one in the steering knuckle.
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB