How to Replace Front Lower Ball Joint 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner

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This video shows you how to install a front lower ball joint on your 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner. Car and truck suspensions combine a number of moving parts for safe and stable handling. The ball joint is the crucial moving component that ties those parts together. The ball-in-socket joint can wear out and loosen over time. Or, the rubber protective boot can tear, allowing contaminants to seize the joint. Bad ball joints are a common failure point on vehicle inspections because they lead to unsafe driving conditions. Fortunately, they are relatively easy to replace with the right know-how.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1996 Toyota 4Runner
1997 Toyota 4Runner
1998 Toyota 4Runner
1999 Toyota 4Runner
2000 Toyota 4Runner
2001 Toyota 4Runner
2002 Toyota 4Runner
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/obcV/1AXAA00013
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oNW/1AXAA00020
• 7mm Wrench
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/obhU/1AXAA00015
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/o9Z/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/o9Z/1AXAA00043
• 24mm Socket
• 36mm Socket 1aau.to/obQ/1AAST00006
• 1/2 Inch Impact Gun 1aau.to/oqc/1AXAA00252
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oavW/1AXAA00044
• Anti-Seize Grease
• Gloves 1aau.to/oPj/1AXSS00048
• Safety Glasses 1aau.to/oHD/1AXAA00343
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oWy/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oQx/1AXAA00091
• Wheel Chocks
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[@echosierraenroute]

do not replace your LBJ with anything BUT the OEM ones from Toyota. also you do not need to remove the CV Axle to get this job done..
and use a ball joint puller/tie rod puller to separate the tie rod and ball joint... do not bang on components like this. also instead of pry bar against lug studs for holding it when torquing axle nut, simply drop a screwdriver in the top part of the rotor where it meets the caliper to stop wheel rotation when tightening.. i wouldn't stress lug studs.
regardless good video!

[@CIAMyth]

Great video thank you! I have a 2002 4runner that has impressed me enough to invest in keeping it road worthy. This video is sure to help with the process.

[@joetalafous4881]

Excellent video. Thank you for posting. It was a big help.

[@gregbiegel6468]

Perfect video. Thanks so much

[@AwesomeAndrew]

Thanks, I have a 92 model, but still helpful video

[@dand33911]

So which part is the weak link?
I just got a 98, and seems the front ball joints are the "big issue" these have. Other than rust and radiator issues with the autos. Mines a rust free 5 speed. So I'd like to bulletproof whatever this ball joint issue is.

[@ezcastano]

Curious, how long was this process?

[@ExtremeRecluse]

New brakes and axle. Should have done it then.

[@michaelpentleton7910]

What size cotter pins were used to keep the locking nut on? (1st min). Thanks

[@NoName-hq1jx]

Is there a way to add grease without a grease gun?

[@erwingomez8698]

I see you didn't mark the axle splines, or did you skip that step?

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