RM3660EC _53 Suspension _080764 FRONT SUSPENSION _0392684 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT A

FRONT SUSPENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during front lower ball joint assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
*: The vehicle height changes because of tire replacement.
Front wheel alignment adjustment	1. Perform "Reset Memory" 2. Perform "Calibration"	· DTCs are stored · ABS warning light illuminates · Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates · Slip indicator light illuminates · Electronically controlled brake system disabled or malfunctions	(202304,999999,_54,_080770,_0392591,RM100000002B671,)
Tires	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)*	Parking Assist Monitor System	(202304,999999,_56,_080754,_0596561,RM100000002AX0C,)
Tires	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System	(202307,999999,_56,_080754,_0612151,RM100000002CL9H,)

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
*: The vehicle height changes because of tire replacement.
Front wheel alignment adjustment	for NR Series · Perform "Reset Memory" · Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information memorization	· VSC is disabled or malfunctions · DTCs are output · Slip indicator light illuminates · ABS warning light illuminates	(202304,999999,_54,_080770,_0599814,RM100000002BA8F,)
Front wheel alignment adjustment	except NR Series · Perform "Reset Memory" · Perform "Calibration"	· VSC is disabled or malfunctions · DTCs are output · Slip indicator light illuminates · ABS warning light illuminates	(202304,999999,_54,_080770,_0599811,RM100000002B9XU,)
Tires	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)*	Parking Assist Monitor System	(202304,999999,_56,_080754,_0596561,RM100000002AX0C,)

HINT:: ·

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

Hide Display 1.REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

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Hide Display 43340A 2.REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY

Secure the front axle assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:: Do not overtighten the vise.

Remove the cotter pin.

Remove the nut.

0.958,1.094 0.958,0.24 true 1.073,1.135 1.073,0.24 1.073,0.24 0.844,0.24 false 3.063,0.906 3.375,1.063 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 0.552,0.177 1.01,0.375 0.458,0.198 10 false SST

*a	1 mm (0.0394 in.)

Install SST to the front lower ball joint assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010 (09961-02050)

NOTICE:: Check that the clearance measurement between SST and the front axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

1.448,1.854 1.771,1.583 1.771,1.583 2.01,1.583 false 2.156,2.479 2.573,2 2.573,2 2.677,2 true 1.031,4.406 1.146,4.406 1.146,4.406 1.354,4.031 false 1.542,1.24 1.99,1.24 false 0.875,4.313 1.188,4.469 0.313,0.156 10 false *a 2.396,0.656 2.708,0.813 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 1.385,1.146 1.698,1.302 0.313,0.156 10 false *c 2.708,1.906 3.021,2.063 0.313,0.156 10 false *d 2.396,0.281 2.708,0.438 0.313,0.156 10 false *b 2.115,1.51 2.427,1.667 0.313,0.156 10 false SST 2.177,3.49 2.49,3.646 0.313,0.156 10 false A 2.188,3.781 2.5,3.938 0.313,0.156 10 false B

*a	Center Nut
*b	Molybdenum Grease Application Area
*c	Place wrench here
*d	String
	Turn

Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly from the front axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09960-20010 (09961-02010, 09961-02050)

CAUTION:: Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

NOTICE:: ·

Install SST with the center nut so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the front lower ball joint dust cover may be damaged.

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Be sure to place a wrench on the part shown in the illustration.

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Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

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Do not damage the steering knuckle.

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Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.