Front Lower Suspension Arm (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) -- Installation |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER |
Install the front spring bumper to the vehicle.
- Torque:
- 31 N*m{316 kgf*cm, 23 ft.*lbf}
2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY |
Using SST and press, press in a new lower ball joint.
- SST
- 09226-10010
09631-32020
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Install a new snap ring.
- NOTICE:
- Make sure the snap ring is securely installed in the groove.
Pack the upper ball joint with MP grease No. 2.
Text in Illustration *1 MP grease No. 2 - Grease capacity:
- 8.0 g (0.282 oz.)
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Apply MP grease to the locations shown in the illustration.
- NOTICE:
- Do not apply MP grease No. 2 to the tapered or threaded parts of the ball joint.
Install a new dust cover to the lower arm.
Install a new dust cover set ring.
3. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 LOWER ARM BUSH |
Using SST and a press, install a new bush.
Text in Illustration *a Bush Positioning Protrusion - SST
- 09710-20011(09710-03081)
09726-27012(09726-02041)
- NOTICE:
- Press the bush while making sure the bush positioning protrusions are perpendicular to the lower arm as shown in the illustration.
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4. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 LOWER ARM BUSH |
Using SST and a press, press in a new bush.
Text in Illustration *a Bush Positioning Protrusion - SST
- 09710-20011(09710-06071)
09710-22021(09710-01071)
- NOTICE:
- Press the bush while making sure the bush positioning protrusions are perpendicular to the lower arm as shown in the illustration.
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5. INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT |
Install the ball joint attachment with the nut and a new cotter pin.
- Torque:
- 140 N*m{1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf}
6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
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Temporarily install the lower arm, and No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams with the 2 camber adjusting cams and 2 nuts.
Text in Illustration *1 Matchmark
Align the matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and No. 2 camber adjusting cam with the corresponding matchmarks on the vehicle frame.
Install the ball joint attachment with the 2 bolts.
- Torque:
- 160 N*m{1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf}
7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING |
Temporarily install the shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL |
Install the front wheel.
- Torque:
- 105 N*m{1071 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf}
9. STABILIZE SUSPENSION |
Lower the vehicle.
Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
10. TIGHTEN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH |
Tighten the 2 nuts.
- Torque:
- 140 N*m{1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf}
11. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING |
Fix the nut in place and tighten the bolt.
- Torque:
- 95 N*m{969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}
- NOTICE:
- Do not tighten the nut.
12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT |