Installation

FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSTALLATION

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure listed is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT

(a) Secure the front axle assembly in a vise.





NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.

(b) Install the front lower ball joint to the front axle assembly with the nut.





2ZR-FE - Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

2AZ-FE - Torque : 123 Nm (1254 kgf-cm, 91 ft-lbf)

(c) Install a new cotter pin.

NOTICE:
Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

2. INSTALL FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY Installation

3. CONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(a) Install the front lower suspension arm to the lower ball joint with the bolt and 2 nuts.





Torque : 89 Nm (908 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf)

4. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) Installation

5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) Installation

6. INSTALL FRONT DISC Installation

7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

(a) Install the front flexible hose and front speed sensor with the bolt.





Torque : 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
Install the flexible hose and speed sensor without twisting them.

(b) Install the front speed sensor onto the steering knuckle with the bolt.





Torque : 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf)

(c) Install the front speed sensor with the clamp to the front shock absorber.





9. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 2AZ-FE) Installation

10. INSTALL FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 2ZR-FE) Installation

11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)

12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

HINT
Inspect and adjust front wheel alignment Service and Repair.

13. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/o VSC)

HINT
Check for speed sensor signal Test Mode Procedure.

14. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ VSC)

HINT
Check for speed sensor signal Test Mode Procedure for 2AZ-FE, Test Mode Procedure for 2ZR-FE).