Front Lower Ball Joint: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

INSPECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Jack up the front part of the vehicle.
2. Move the front suspension arm lower No. 1 up and down to check vertical looseness of the lower ball joint.
  HINT:
  
  Wrap a cloth around the wooden block to prevent damage to the bolt and nuts.
Fig 1: Checking Vertical Looseness Of Lower Ball Joint
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REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB LH NUT (See REPLACEMENT )
DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Disconnect the tie rod end (See REMOVAL ).
SEPARATE FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUBASSEMBLY LOWER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (See REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the cotter pin and the castle nuts.
2. Using SST, remove the lower ball joint.
  SST 09628-62011

Fig 2: Removing Lower Ball Joint Using SST