Toyota 4Runner: Disassembly

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower Suspension Arm / Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 LOWER ARM BUSH LH

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, pry the flange of the bush outward.

(b) Using SST and a press, press out the bush.

SST: 09632-36010

SST: 09950-00020

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00400

2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 LOWER ARM BUSH LH

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, pry the flange of the bush outward.

(b) Using SST and a press, press out the bush.

SST: 09632-36010

SST: 09950-00020

SST: 09950-60010

09951-00400

3. REMOVE LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER LH

(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the dust cover set ring and dust cover from the lower arm.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
If the ball joint dust cover is damaged, replace it.

Removal

REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides. The procedure listed below is for the LH side. PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 2. REMOVE L ...

Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT FRONT NO. 1 SUSPENSION LOWER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (a) As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing t ...

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