FRONT UPPER 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 upper 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. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01LC34

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front speed sensor LH.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B0025MM

      Remove the nut and disconnect the front stabilizer link assembly LH from the steering knuckle.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud in place.

  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01L9EN

      Support the lower arm with a jack.

    2. Remove the clip and nut.

    3. B00267YC01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, disconnect the front upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.

      SST
      09628-62011
    4. A01L92T

      Remove the nut, 2 retainers and bolt.

    5. Remove the front upper suspension arm assembly LH.

  5. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH LH


    1. A01LCE2

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

    2. B0027J6C01
      *1 Front Upper Suspension Arm Bush LH

      Using SST and a press, press out the front upper suspension arm bush LH.

      SST
      09613-26010
      09710-22021   ( 09710-01061 )
      09950-00020

  6. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER


    1. Remove the dust cover set ring and upper ball joint dust cover from the front upper suspension arm assembly LH.

      Note


      • Do not damage the upper ball joint dust cover.

      • If the upper ball joint dust cover is damaged, replace it.

  7. REMOVE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT


    1. A01LDMW

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

    2. B0028V9N01

      Using SST and a press, press out the front upper ball joint.

      SST
      09612-30012
      09388-40010