T100 SR5 Extra Cab Pickup 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
4. Remove upper ball joint from upper suspension arm.
NOTICE: Make sure the steering knuckle is positively secured, as shown, before removing upper ball joint from upper suspension arm.
a. Support the lower suspension arm with a jack.
b. Remove the four nuts and disconnect the upper suspension arm from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 33 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
c. Remove the three bolts and remove the upper suspension arm from frame.
Torque: 178 Nm (131 ft. lbs.).
REPLACEMENT
1. Remove torque arm.
2. Remove front bushing.
a. Using a chisel and hammer, loosen the staked part of the nut and remove the nut.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09710-26011 (09710-05041, 09710-05051), and a press, remove the front bushing.
3. Remove upper suspension arm shaft.