S.J Ball Joint 1.8 Camry

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On the Toyota Camry, the front wheels rotate on two pivot points: the upper strut bearing sandwiched between the strut mount and the upper spring mount, and on the bottom, the lower ball joint.
The ball joint is a ball-in-socket steering component that permits the directional movement of the front wheels. Constant impact with rough road surfaces, potholes, speed bumps, curbs, and general road obstructions places considerable stress on this important steering component.
The Camry ball joint is lubricated with grease and is sealed with a rubber boot. Unlike on some other cars, this is a "sealed for Life: component with no grease fittings for lubrication. If the boot dry rots or splits, the ball joint must be replaced since moisture and dirt will accelerate wear and cause eventual failure.
Worn ball joints will exhibit excessive free play that may make wheel alignment difficult and cause uneven tire wear. Ball joints that are very worn will "clunk" when the wheel is at full deflection (completely turned) and hitting bumps.
If a ball joint fails during vehicle operation, it can cause partial loss of vehicle control, which can be catastrophic; therefore any doubt as to its condition should warrant replacement.