Celica GT Liftback L4-2164cc 2.2L DOHC (5S-FE) MFI (1999)
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2. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT
a. 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, 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 per 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: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
b. Install a new cotter pin.
2. INSTALL NEW DUST DEFLECTOR
Using SST and a hammer, install a new dust deflector.
SST 09316-60011 (09316-00011, 09316-00041), 09608-32010
HINT: Align the hole for the ABS speed sensor in the dust deflector and the one in the steering knuckle.
3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB