How to Replace Ball Joint 11-17 Toyota Camry

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[@michaelabbey6073]

Leaving the axle nut on at the end of the axle shaft would prevent you from messing up the threads when smacking it with a hammer. Never smack the axle shaft like that unless you’re replacing it.

[@mml1224]

good job, ! but y did you take the axle nut off/hub? i ve seen a video where they left the axle shaft on, the same way u took it off, pretty confused?

[@anthonyhanson9552]

Shouldn't need to take the axle off.

[@cadillacblades]

I love how you use regular hand tools. In regular household situations.

[@512TXSDIY]

She’s awesome and careful. Love it.

[@salmanmalik3252]

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[@offeringaperspective7693]

Kudos. You are very informative. It's easy to follow you and your instructions.

[@BigFiveJack]

I liked your video! When you, at 5:06 , used the hammer to strike the threaded part with no buffer of any sort, I thought you might regret it. Maybe hold an 8-9 inch long piece of 2x4 lumber there, to be between the hammer and the threaded part??? You fixed the bent thread adeptly, starting at 10:45 ,Bravo!

[@callmebackfriday2]

Is it possible remove ball joint without removing the CV Axle? Thanks in advance. Thanks for the video.

[@mastagrand1787]

Yes! Just tighter space but it can be done

[@gzhang207]

Learned two things: 1) the castle nut @92 ft-lb is far beyond what many did with an open wrench; 2) leave gear in neutral when tightening the axial nut. Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

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[@rondhole]

Another thing, you learn that The ball joints is still fine. Toyota original ball joint never fails, they last forever. Literally. only stabilizer links, control arms bushings, struts, and struts mount worn out in Toyota. The ball joint in cars are not heavily loaded and Toyota designs ball joint really well. Made by Koyo/SEIKO. Well-known ball bearings and Watch makers

[@RIPdBOON]

Wait, you have to remove the spindle nut to replace the lower ball joint?

[@andrewwong3565]

Good idea to put it on neutral I might of left on park. Thanks👍

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[@marcusdarnell3348]

Great video! Could you get by without having to torque the lower ball nut to specific since you u have a cotter pin in there?

[@HOTRODRICO]

LOVE THE TRIANGULAR FILE FIX !!!!!!!!! THANKS SUE YOU'RE AWESOME =) CHEERS

[@johnathangreay987]

I love this her tender loving care to the cars she maintenance will go over a million miles. And I love the way she talks. I want squeeze hug her. She's pretty damn cute.

[@johnathangreay987]

No, you're perfect.....

[@salvadorgomez9803]

Hi good afternoon so tha works for lexus is250 2011 front ball join

[@h0ng_stuff]

I like this ball joint design you just take off the bracket holding it without needing to remove the knuckle to press the ball joint out. Honda/Acura should take note.

[@tomryan9616]

Are you sure of the torque setting of nuts and bolt to control arm? I think it’s 94 ft. Lbs.

[@hyosiklee5292]

I want to know regulatory torque. Also bolts & nuts’s size

[@phongle-vb3qi]

Can I use the old axles nut to screw back on

[@zooza78]

Good job عمل رائع

[@rondhole]

NO, it is a wast of money. Toyota ball joint never fails unless you got an accident.

[@smankent]

There’s no need to remove the cv axle nut or tweak the dust shield, just have to pivot the base of the ball joint 90° and it slides in and out.

[@gabrielcain4886]

Well done video.

[@artsnow8872]

As an alternative method to torqueing the axel nut, and using the breaker-bar in the wheel studs: run the axel nut down; put the wheel and tire on; lower the car; THEN, torque the axel nut.

[@kunlunlu7672]

Good on you the female mechanic. Well done!

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[@artsnow8872]

I noticed that, too. The person is a good mechanic.

[@Razor20131]

Very clear and informative video. Thank you very much

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[@jay-yv7rv]

hi 1auto do i need to remove the axle nut for the ball joint replacement??

[@1AAuto]

+Jay Jay Lift and support the vehicle with the jack and jack stands Remove the wheel Remove the ball joint cotter pin with the side cutters Loosen the ball joint castle nut with a 19 mm wrench and a hammer if necessary Remove the two 17 mm nuts and one 17 mm bolt attaching the ball joint to the lower control arm Disconnect the ball joint from the lower control arm Pry the ball joint down with a pickle fork, which could damage the ball joint boot. Remove the castle nut and remove the ball joint Remove the spindle nut with the 30mm 12-point socket Remove the CV axle with a hammer and center punch

[@theinfamous4910]

A real answer is no. No you do not. Just need a small pry bar and some leverage.

[@maddydog]

There’s no need to hammer out the cv axle , you can install the new ball joint very easily without having to do that

[@LondonHasFallin]

What smart guy put these rotors on a Camry... Smh

[@310shokz]

Does the ball joint needs oil or it should have already have it inside?

[@1AAuto]

+Big Dee Our ball joints will already come as being pregreased.

[@rondhole]

Toyota Ball Joints literally last forever if it never has an accident. Only in some Trucks models or SUV with truck frame, the ball joint need a replacement after a really high mileage. If you replace the original Toyota ball joint with anything else, that yes....., It will fail

[@junglejuice23]

If your ball joints look like they do in this video you should N O T replace it.

[@junglejuice23]

@@rondhole I'm still trying to figure out why she replaced this one

[@mastagrand1787]

You don’t gotta remove the axle to replace ball joint 😂

[@MetalArms16212]

Try doing that when the hub is only 15 inches of the ground.

[@FoldedNICK]

You can take off the backing plate to make it easier

[@1AAuto]

Thanks for the feedback! +FoldedNICK

[@juliosdiy3206]

Nice.

[@junglejuice23]

Is there any specific reason other than for demonstration purposes that you're replacing this ball joint? It looks like the part was in great condition. I'm honestly concerned with the fact that you destroyed a part that costs almost 2-5x more than the one you put on, and will last significantly lesser.

[@NC.311]

Can you re-use the old axle nut or do you have to replace it?

[@1AAuto]

+N. C. It is recommended to replace it.

[@automedicine]

Why dent the knuckle with a hammer when you could've just use the pickle fork?

[@rondhole]

Toyota Ball Joints literally last forever if it never has an accident. Only in some Trucks models or SUV with truck frame, the ball joint need a replacement after a really high mileage. If you replace the original Toyota ball joint with anything else, that yes....., It will fail

[@joseruvalcaba3684]

How do you know when you need to change it

[@junglejuice23]

@@joseruvalcaba3684 it will move up and down. It's supposed to go side to side

[@apogee1mars]

My gawd woman! Keep your hands where I can see them and slowly back away from the car..