2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport
LOWER CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT
NOTE: For component view, see Fig. 1 -Fig. 4 .
CAUTION: Lower and bounce vehicle several times to stabilize suspension before tightening lower control arm shaft nut to specification.
Removal
1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove shock absorber lower nut. Disconnect shock absorber from lower control arm. Remove 2 bolts from lower ball joint and separate from lower control arm.
2. Mark position of both adjuster cams for reassembly reference. Remove adjuster cams and control arm. Using a ball joint separator, separate lower ball joint from lower control arm.
Installation
1. Install lower control arm and adjuster cams. DO NOT tighten adjuster cam nuts at this time.
2. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
3. Lower and bounce vehicle several times to stabilize suspension. Align reference marks on adjustment cams. Tighten retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check wheel alignment. For 2003 models, see SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT. For 2004 models, see SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT. Download File PDF
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