Corolla S Sedan L4-1.8L (1ZZ-FE) (2002)
7. 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.
8. 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: 274 Nm (2,800 kgf-cm, 203 ft. lbs.)
2. CONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO LOWER BALL JOINT
Torque: 142 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 105 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 FLEXIBLE HOSE
Torque: 29 Nm (300 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
5. w/ABS: CONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
6. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
a. Install the disc, brake caliper and 2 bolts.
Torque: 88 Nm (900 kgf-cm, 65 ft. lbs.)
b. While applying the brakes, install the nut.
Torque: 225 Nm (2,300 kgf-cm, 166 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°.
7. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
9. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
10. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Disassembly and Reassembly