Camry L4-2.4L (2AZ-FXE) Hybrid (2007)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Removal
From 03-2006 to 10-2006
SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Overhaul/Front/Disassembly
6. SEPARATE TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
7. SEPARATE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft
Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL NO. 1 BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
10. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB BEARING See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
14. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Secure the steering knuckle in a vise using aluminum plates.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(c) Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint.
SST: 09628-62011
NOTICE:
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Do not damage the dust cover of the ball joint.
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Do not damage the steering knuckle.
From 10-2006
SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.