Toyota 48625-60010 Front Right Lower Ball Joint Attachment

Inspect the upper and lower balljoints for looseness whenever the vehicle is raised for any reason, checking the balljoints with the suspension assembled by raising the front of the vehicle and securely supporting it on jackstands. Wipe the balljoints clean and inspect the seals for cuts and tears; if a seal is damaged, it can be replaced by removing the wire clip at the bottom and pulling it off the joint, followed by replacing any lost grease, positioning the new seal, and carefully working the retaining clip into the bottom groove. With the vehicle raised and the lower control arm supported by a floor jack, attach a dial indicator to the lower control arm, ensuring the plunger touches the steering knuckle. Apply about 65 pounds of force up and down on the brake disc and check the dial indicator for play in the lower balljoint; if there is more than 0.020-inch of play, replace the suspension arm. If a dial indicator is unavailable, feel for play when applying pressure to the brake disc and replace the suspension arm if any play is detected. For the upper balljoint, with the vehicle raised and supported by the frame, pry up and down on the upper control arm while feeling for play; significant play indicates the need to replace the suspension arm. Balljoints should also be checked whenever separated from the steering knuckle or control arms by attempting to turn the ballstud in its socket with fingers; if it is loose or turns easily, it is worn out. A more accurate bench test involves flipping the balljoint stud back and forth five times, installing the nut, and using an inch-pound torque wrench to measure the turning torque by turning the nut continuously at a rate of one turn every two to four seconds, noting the torque reading on the fifth turn and comparing it to the acceptable torque range; if the indicated turning torque is outside the specified range, the balljoint is worn out.