RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Removal
SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (for 2WD) See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed
Sensor/Service and Repair/Front Speed Sensor/Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Removal
and Replacement/Front Brake/Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT DISC See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Overhaul/Front/Disassembly
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
6. DISCONNECT FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER NO. 1 ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle
Hub/Removal
7. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02050
09961-02010
(a) Secure the front axle assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
NOTE: When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
(b) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(c) Install SST to the front lower ball joint as shown in the illustration.
SST: 09960-20010
09961-02050
NOTE: Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
HINT: Use 2 SST of the same type.