Removal (4 Runner)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove shock absorber. See COIL SPRING & SHOCK ABSORBER . Remove hub grease cap. Remove cotter pin and lock cap. Remove wheel bearing nut. Disconnect drive shaft. See appropriate article in DRIVE AXLES.
- Remove ABS wheel speed sensor and harness. Remove brake caliper, leaving hose attached, and wire aside. Remove rotor. See Figure. Remove brakeline bracket from knuckle.
- Support lower control arm with floor jack. Remove upper ball joint retaining nut. Using ball joint separator, separate upper ball joint from knuckle. Remove lower ball joint mounting bolts. Lower floor jack to remove knuckle.