Front Lower Suspension Arm (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

Remove the nut and bolt.

HINT:

While fixing the nut in place, loosen and remove the bolt.

Disconnect the shock absorber with coil spring from the lower arm.

Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the ball joint attachment from the steering knuckle.

Place matchmarks on the No. 1 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame, and No. 2 camber adjusting cam and vehicle frame.

Remove the 2 nuts, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjusting cams, 2 camber adjusting cams and lower arm.

Remove the cotter pin and nut.

Using SST, remove the ball joint attachment.

SST

09628-00011

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

Using SST and a press, press out the bush.

SST

09632-36010
09950-00020
09950-60010(09951-00520)

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

Using SST and a press, press out the bush.

SST

09632-36010
09950-00020
09950-60010(09951-00400)

Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the snap ring.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the dust cover set ring and dust cover from the lower arm.

Using SST, remove the ball joint.

SST

09950-40011(09951-04010,09952-04010,09953-04020,09954-04010,09955-04031,09957-04010,09958-04011)
09710-22021(09710-01081)

Remove the front spring bumper from the vehicle.