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

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER


    1. Install the front spring bumper to the vehicle.

      Torque:
      31 N*m  { 316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY


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      Using SST and press, press in a new lower ball joint.

      SST
      09226-10010
      09631-32020

    2. Install a new snap ring.

      Note

      Make sure the snap ring is securely installed in the groove.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 MP grease No. 2

      Pack the upper ball joint with MP grease No. 2.

      Grease capacity
      8.0 g (0.282 oz.)

    4. Apply MP grease to the locations shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not apply MP grease No. 2 to the tapered or threaded parts of the ball joint.

    5. Install a new dust cover to the lower arm.

    6. Install a new dust cover set ring.

  3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 LOWER ARM BUSH


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Bush Positioning Protrusion

      Using SST and a press, install a new bush.

      SST
      09710-20011   ( 09710-03081 )
      09726-27012   ( 09726-02041 )

      Note

      Press the bush while making sure the bush positioning protrusions are perpendicular to the lower arm as shown in the illustration.

  4. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 LOWER ARM BUSH


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Bush Positioning Protrusion

      Using SST and a press, press in a new bush.

      SST
      09710-20011   ( 09710-06071 )
      09710-22021   ( 09710-01071 )

      Note

      Press the bush while making sure the bush positioning protrusions are perpendicular to the lower arm as shown in the illustration.

  5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT


    1. Install the ball joint attachment with the nut and a new cotter pin.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Matchmark

    1. Temporarily install the lower arm, and No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams with the 2 camber adjusting cams and 2 nuts.

    2. Align the matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 camber adjusting cam with the corresponding matchmarks on the vehicle frame.

    3. Install the ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

  7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Temporarily install the shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.

  8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    105 N*m  { 1,071 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }

  9. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  10. TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  11. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not tighten the nut.

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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