Toyota 4Runner: Removal

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Front Lower 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 LOWER FRONT BUMPER COVER (w/ KDSS)

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ KDSS)

4. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ KDSS)

5. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER END BRACKET (w/ KDSS)

6. REMOVE FRONT STABILIZER BAR (w/ KDSS)

7. DISCONNECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and washer.

(b) Disconnect the front shock absorber with coil spring from the suspension lower arm.

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

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front lower ball joint attachment LH from the steering knuckle.

(b) Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam and toe adjust cam sub-assembly.

Text in Illustration

Matchmark

(c) Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, camber adjust cam assembly, bolt, toe adjust cam sub-assembly, No. 2 toe adjust plate and front No. 1 suspension lower arm sub-assembly LH.

(d) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

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

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04010

09954-04010

09955-04031

09955-04061

09958-04011

09952-04010

On-vehicle Inspection

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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) ...

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