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Front hub, ball joint, tie rods, etc: Torques and Socket Sizes

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by MrPete, May 27, 2024.

  1. MrPete

    MrPete Active Member

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    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Having just replaced several parts, I thought these lists might save others some hassle...

    Front wheel 21mm, 76 ft-lb (loosen before lift)
    Axle Nut 30mm 12 point deep socket, 156 ft-lb (and peened. Get a replacement nut every time!) (Loosen b4 lift)
    Ball Joint 17mm x 3, 19mm on top (castle nut 52 ft-lb, control arm 66 ft-lb) use pickle tool to separate
    Outer tie rod end 19(wmm 36 ft-lb / clip) loosen nut, bang on nut to release (don't bang on tie rod connector)
    Tie rod lock nut to steering knuckle 19mm 36 ft-lb
    Inner tie rod ~59-70 ft-lb I used 65 (uses special tool)
    Rotor bangs off
    Front hub 4x 14mm in back, 30 ft-lb
    Brake caliper sliding bolt 14mm 25 ft-lb, caliper 101 ft lb

    Helpful tools on loan from AutoZone
    #57346 Master Inner Tie Rod Set
    #57308 7/8 in Fork Opening Ball Joint Separator
    #57321 1/2 in Drive 12 point axle and spindle and nut socket set
    #57121 1/2 in drive breaker bar
    #57111 Front/Rear Disc Brake Pad Spreader set (pushes on piston, cleanly)

    AND, it's common to have to clean up axle nut threads (they get rusty, banged on, etc.
    VERY nice:M22 x 1.5 Carbon Steel Hex Die
    (I bought one, Drill America DWTMHX22X1.5 US$26
     
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