Front Upper Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) Removal

Suspension. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Front Suspension. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

  3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

  5. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER

  6. REMOVE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT

Front Upper Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the front flexible hose.



3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Support the front axle with a jack.

  1. Remove the clip and nut.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Upper Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) Removal

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

    SST
    09628-62011


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Upper Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) Removal

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and 2 bolts.

  1. Remove the upper arm.



4. REMOVE FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Upper Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) Removal

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



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Upper Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) Removal

  1. Using SST and a press, press out the upper arm bush.

    Text in Illustration
    *1
    		Bush
    SST
    09613-26010
    09710-22021(09710-01061)
    09950-00020


5. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER

  1. Remove the dust cover set ring and dust cover from the upper arm.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    2. If the ball joint dust cover is damaged, replace it.


6. REMOVE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Front Suspension.Front Suspension System.Front Upper Suspension Arm (For 2Wd) Removal

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

    SST
    09612-30012
    09388-40010