Venza FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Installation
FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSTALLATION
HINT
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Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
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The following procedure listed is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) Install the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle with the nut.
Torque : 123 Nm (1254 kgf-cm, 91 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Prevent oil from adhering to the screw and tapered parts.
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
NOTICE:
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front axle assembly to the front shock absorber with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Torque : 290 Nm (2956 kgf-cm, 214 ft-lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks and install the front drive shaft assembly to the front axle hub sub-assembly.
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