Front Upper Suspension Arm: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 131 N*m (1,340 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Place matchmarks on the height control sensor link and upper suspension arm.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link.
Torque: 5.6 N*m (57 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf)
- DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the sensor wire harness.
Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
- Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the sensor wire harness.
- DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE
- Support the lower suspension arm with a jack.
- Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 110 N*m (1,125 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°
- Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.
SST 09628-62011
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY
- Place matchmarks on the front and rear No. 2 adjusting cams and body.
- Remove the 2 nuts, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjust cams and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 98 N*m (1,000 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.