Toyota 4Runner: Removal

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Upper Suspension Arm / 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 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

3. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Support the front suspension lower arm LH with a jack.

(b) Remove the clip and nut.

SST: 09628-62011

(d) Remove the bolt and disconnect the bracket.

(e) Remove the bolt, 2 washers and nut.

(f) Remove the front suspension upper arm assembly.

Disassembly

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