FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM(for 4WD and Pre-Runner) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front lower suspension arm removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link

    w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System:

  • The vehicle height changes due to replacement of suspension components or after performing such operations as removal and reinstallation

 Headlight leveling ECU assembly initialization Headlight leveling function

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Front wheel alignment adjustment

  • Clearing zero point calibration data

  • Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration

 VSC malfunctioning

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER

  4. REMOVE FRONT LOWER ARM SHAFT BOOT PROTECTOR LH (w/ Drive Shaft Boot Protector)


    1. A01LEA4

      Remove the 2 bolts and front lower arm shaft boot protector LH.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

    A01LB2K

    1. Remove the nut and bolt.

      Tech Tips

      While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.

    2. Disconnect the front shock absorber with coil spring from the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

  6. REMOVE FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    B002485

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the front lower ball joint attachment LH from the steering knuckle.

    2. B0068XTC01
      *1 No. 1 Camber Adjusting Cam
      *2 No. 2 Camber Adjusting Cam
      *a Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame, and No. 2 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cam assemblies and front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly LH.

  7. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH


    1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

    2. B0068X6N01

      Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint attachment LH.

      SST
      09628-00011

  8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER ARM BUSH


    1. A01LBGO

      Using a hammer and chisel, strike and bend the entire flange of the bush as shown in the illustration.

    2. B0068JCN01

      Using SST and a press, press out the front No. 1 lower arm bush.

      SST
      09632-36010
      09513-36040
      09950-00020

  9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 LOWER ARM BUSH


    1. A01LBGO

      Using a hammer and chisel, strike and bend the entire flange of the bush as shown in the illustration.

    2. B0068L2N01

      Using SST and a press, press out the front No. 2 lower arm bush.

      SST
      09632-36010
      09513-36040
      09950-00020

  10. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B0068DEC01
      *a Protective tape

      Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the snap ring.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. B0068KEC01
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Using SST, remove the front lower ball joint assembly LH.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09710-22021   ( 09710-01081 )

  11. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B00696XN01

      Using SST, remove the front No. 1 spring bumper sub-assembly from the vehicle.

      SST
      09922-10010