How to Replace Front Lower Ball Joint 92-01 Toyota Camry

[@arturohernandez2313]

Thanks for the video. I just replaced my front struts, inner and outer tie rods, sway bar links and ball joints on my 1998 Toyota Camry. My dad misplaced the fork to remove the ball joints but no worry just wack it with a hammer and a good ole wrecking bar and it popped off. My ball joints had no grease and cluncked when I drove giving so much play to the wheel. My tie rods also had no grease as well as sway bar links. It must of been time since the car has 221k miles. This video was tremendous help in giving me a refresher to what tools I would need.

[@zeronotemo]

Keepin my old ass car rollin,thanks guys

[@victorjohnson1627]

What a GREAT informative, easy to understand video. Camera is always in the right place and you gave me the wrench sizes as well. Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

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[@drummerplusone]

As of 8/11/2018 there were 21 dislikes, now tell me what is to dislike about these clear cut and VERY comprehensive and at the same time EASY to understand instructions how to replace a ball joint? Even my 16 year old daughter who doesn't know nothing about cars would be able to replace a ball joint after this video. Great job!!

[@1AAuto]

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[@ugege2501]

I can't express how much help you guys rendered folks like me, thanks for the detailed vid.

[@brandonpayne2508]

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[@jorgeceja6082]

Amazing video, brakes were so fore replacing now I might as well knock out both the ball joint and the control arms if needed

[@dr.ericvornoff5717]

Nice to see you having cotter pin problems these real world issue s that you address are not in alot of the instructional videos thank you

[@1AAuto]

+Dr. Eric Vornoff Thanks for the feedback!

[@johnerlinger3744]

My new 1A Auto ball joints didn't come with grease fittings. I guess that will be ok. I noted the video started with jack stands but mostly was done the vehicle lifted high where it was easier to work. I'm gonna try with the jack stands. May be a bit harder.

[@landlubber42069]

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[@babakpezeshknia5281]

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[@bestiewolfsroadto200subs9]

Thank you for the video fellas. I'll be ordering from you guys as a form of appreciation. What you and so many other mechanics are doing by uploading videos like this is something special.

[@THEDINORULES187]

You guys are the greatest

[@bigstacydavis9179]

you guys are so awesome I love to watch your videos your help me replace my starter on my 2005 Envoy XL but I am still having problems with it so I want to ask a question about my truck because I can start it up and drive for about 30 to 40 minutes on it and soon as I cut the car off it takes about 40 to 45 minutes to restart I took it to the shop and they couldn't tell me anything about it so I have a starter remove AND replaced fuel pump 2 and it still does the same thing I have did everything I think will stop the car from starting and I am still having the same problem don't know what else to do

[@daniel600x1]

I love your whole series for 99 Camry. I just ordered lower control arm set and the set containing inner and outer tie rods with ball Joints to replace my steering components on my 99 Camry. Question is that the ball joints that came with the kit as well as the one in the above link are not serviceable. How come this one in this video is serviceable but those you guys sell are not? Are they as good of a quality? Thank you

[@1AAuto]

+Daniel Pawlata Thank you for watching, Daniel! There is really no difference other than one being sealed and the other is serviceable. They will be the same quality. Depending on what we have in stock sometimes they come with fittings, but for the most part they will come sealed.

[@MacfrazerGaming]

I came here thinking i was going to have to beat the ball joints out of the joint like I've had to in the past and can't tell you how happy I am its a part of the control arm and its as simple as taking of a few nuts with some air tools and swap it out

[@Paul-kw1og]

Great video

[@timgifford4637]

Great video, thank you for the effort to put it together. I have a 96 Camry and the ball joints seem to be intact, but due to the age of the car and the 142k miles on it, would replacing these be a smart idea for safety and handling reasons?

[@1AAuto]

+Tim Gifford Ball joints are typically part of regular maintenance and should be replaced only when they're worn out. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@TurboquandoGaming]

Use some heat

[@elarson77]

Amazing videos you guys put out!

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[@Melancholy43952]

What size pickle fork is needed to pop out the old ball joint in a 99 Camry?

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[@joeheskett7225]

Great video. So how did you torque the castlenut? I tried using a 19mm crowfoot to torque to 90 ft/lbs but the crowfoot wasn't strong enough and slipped off the castlenut. I would up forcing a 19mm socket onto the castlenut and torqued ot that way. The only problem doing it like that is that the metal ring that was in the way got slightly bent. I was able to smooth the metal ring back out but it's not 100% like it was.

[@2fli4dacloudz]

Joe Heskett next time use a torque adapter to torque it

[@Noey001]

Are you sure the correct torque for the castlenut is 90ft/lbs. That seems awfully high

[@SvsRyder]

did you add grease to the ball joint ?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

SvsRyder I caught that too

[@sylvainarseneault2501]

Its very good job , thanks alot

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[@qbmichigan]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@1AAuto]

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[@henrygarcia7944]

Can’t thank you enough!

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[@johnwagner8465]

Great video...thanks...straight forward...ill check out your store...

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[@johnwagner8465]

I looked for front struts on a 2002 Toyota avalon...im looming to buy the front end package...i found that for i think 104.00 something...i need the struts also...im gonna try you guys out...you help us out..thanks

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[@poman911]

Why not loosen the castle nut, remove the three nuts on the control arm, then remove the castle nut before separation? Wouldn't that make it easier?

[@carltonhyde8985]

Same thing I was thinking.

[@edwardturner4978]

Thanks 1A Auto Parts this video was very helpful 😃 👍!

[@jonathangentile1]

10:17 so essentially I'm replacing my lower ball joint because my wheel fell off and grinded down those nuts with the acorn centering. I've tried other parts stores and they don't come with those nuts. They come with regular nuts that don't allow it to seal correctly. Do you guys carry those or does your lower ball joint come with them?

[@HarrySach]

The ball joints that I ordered from you guys came with 3 locknuts that I don't need and no grease fitting.

[@1AAuto]

+Ro Cla Are there provisions (holes) on the bottom of the ball joints for grease fittings? If there isn't a hole then they are self contained and do not need to be greased.

[@davefrend6544]

do you sell the acorn/ sleeved nuts? I changed my control arms and bought new ball joints. I threw away the old control arms with ball joints. now I do not have the nuts. The new control arm and ball joints came with regular nuts.

[@Melancholy43952]

The cotter pin in my ball joint is horribly mangled and I have no idea how to get it out. The head is buried into one side of the castle nut and the ends are both broken off. I don’t know how to get the rest out. Would I be able to crank the nut hard enough to just break off what’s left as I loosen it, or is there a way to get it out with not enough left to grab on either side with needle nose pliers?

[@pugchench4443]

Is an alignment required after this process?

[@tostadatheviking7828]

Is it the same basic job for the rear upper ball joint?

[@syzygyd5851]

Great Job, except you didn't specify torque for the castellated nut! Is there anti-seize or lock-tite requirements?

[@1AAuto]

+Syzygy D We would suggest sourcing a Hayne's manual to confirm these torque specifications.

[@syzygyd5851]

Thanks! as a former Jet Engine mechanic and aerospace engineer, Ive seen a lot of the bolts and nuts that need torquing that are off-set/not readily accessible, and depending on the configuration of the extensions used on the torque wrenches, adjustments have to made for torque settings. I rarely see discussion of that really anywhere on the car videos. You all provide a great service, I have ordered parts from you before, always top notch! Keep up good work!

[@arvinseno]

Torque the castle nut to 90ftlbs (19mm) and the 2 nuts & bolt (17mm) to 94ftlbs. Easy to torque the 2nuts and the bolt, challenge is the castle nut. I did mine just tighten it with close to same amount of arm effort torquing the 17mm nuts and bolt and align the holes for the cotter pin to properly go in to each end. Torque specs from Toyota Factory Service Manual/ Suspension & Axle. I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE engine 205kmiles. Old ball joints both seized in the knuckles. I used a $10 Harbor Freight/Pittsburgh Ball Joint Separator (same as what used in the video) then used a 1.5 ton hydraulic floor jack to force the old ball joints out until it snapped out of place.

[@RobinSingh-jw3hh]

Why u didn’t fill grease in ball joint or it was already there?

[@norakat]

Does it suffice to just tighten the castle but with an open end wrench? Doesn’t it have to be torqued to a certain spec? Or is it not that critical?

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

Torque spec is 94 ft pounds, but GL fitting a ratchet head and socket in that tight space.

[@mtareen]

If you want to torque it then you will have to remove the axel to fit the torque wrench socket. I am sure we can torque it to 94 ft-lb but I am more concerned about over torquing

[@mondellofamily2616]

The castle nut on mine is stuck and stripping around it. What can i do? I used penetrating rust off spray and still wont break loose.

[@digablesoul]

That castle nut is a pain. Got the open end wrench and attached a pipe to the end of it for added leverage. All I ended up doing was rounding out the castle nut. I hit it with penetrating oil too but the thing won't budge. Any ideas? Thanks!

[@mikec8086]

A year late response but if anyone else has this, i believe you can just cut it off if your new part comes with a new nut. Most parts ive seen come with a new one.

[@RobErt-sl8ue]

@@mikec8086 Looks like I may have to go that route, metal seems soft enough, rounded TF out of the castle nut.

[@salvadorgomez9803]

That works for lexus is 250 2011

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

Is this the same first a 91 Camry? I cant find any tutorial on ball joint" replacement for that year.

[@1AAuto]

+John Doe The installation process will be very similar for this vehicle as well.

[@JohnDoe-qq8et]

Thanks for answering. I'll be sure to review this video again come this weekend. I need my ball joint replaced badly.

[@1AAuto]

Good luck and thanks for watching! +John Doe

[@colochiniguzman5943]

Con todo

[@gregbrooks9546]

How do I find the torque specs on a lower ball joint on a 1991 Toyota Previa 2wd.

[@1AAuto]

+Greg Brooks If you have a service manual for the vehicle it should be listed in there. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@MrDeathjeff]

11:00 my ball joint is spinning when im trying to reinstall the castle nut, is there something i can do to secure it while i install the castle nut? or is the ball joint shot because it spins freely?

[@ScubaCat3]

Chef Jeff find a spot to wedge a pry bar between the knuckle and the side of the new ball joint (careful not to tear the boot). It'll be enough force to hold it in place while you install the nut.

[@MrDeathjeff]

I originally did this, however it was actually broke. So it was a pain in the arse to get back off....

[@ya8aweenaystrday]

It's shot. Not supposed to spin at all

[@MrTeeskee10]

Seems as all yr camry balljoint removal is pretty much the same process

[@OKBAOK]

I'ts hard to do just four jack stand and dangerous . Your started raising the car with four jack stand thinking from start to finish you can remove the ball joint. Needs to work on the shop.. But, thanks for the video how to remove the ball joint :)

[@1AAuto]

+Okay-Ba-Okay Thanks for the feedback!

[@bneyens]

I wish it came with the bottom bolt, not sure why it doesn’t. Kinda strange.

[@blaneblue1739]

Why do you keep calling it the lower ball joint?

[@1AAuto]

+Blane Blue Thanks for checking us out! This video is showing how to replace the ball joint on the lower control arm which is why it is referred to as the lower ball joint.

[@blaneblue1739]

Oh okay, because I don't think there is an upper ball joint on most cars made after a certain year.

[@michaeldunagan8268]

I gave a thumbs up, but.... ... An open-end wrench to loosen a 20-year-old Chicago weather tour to 90 ft lb nut?????! I don't think so... Try 500 ft lb impact wrench with the spindle off the car. Kansas State privilege.