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Front Upper Suspension Arm: Removal

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  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 131 N*m (1,340 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY 
  3. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the height control sensor link and upper suspension arm.
    2. Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link.

      Torque: 5.6 N*m (57 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Placing Matchmarks On Height Control Sensor Link & Upper Suspension Arm
      G04437565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the sensor wire harness.

      Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) 

  5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE 
    1. Support the lower suspension arm with a jack.
    2. 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°

      Fig 2: Removing Cotter Pin & Nut
      G04437566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

      SST 09628-62011 

      Fig 3: Disconnecting Steering Knuckle From Upper Suspension Arm Using SST
      G04437567Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Place matchmarks on the front and rear No. 2 adjusting cams and body.
    2. 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.

      Fig 4: Placing Matchmarks On Front & Rear No. 2 Adjusting Cams & Body
      G04437568Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002