Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
Upper Ball Joint And Suspension Arm
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM COMPONENTS
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL Torque: 110 Nm (1,150 kgf.cm, 83 ft.lbf)
2. w/ABS:
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR LINK See: Stabilizer Bar
4. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM UPPER BALL JOINT See: Wheel Hub
5. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Loosen the 2 bolts and remove the front and rear alignment adjusting shims.
Torque: 130 N.m (1.300 kgf.cm, 94 ft.lbf)
REMOVAL HINT: Make a note of the number and thickness of the front and rear shims.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and upper suspension arm.
6. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT
Remove the 4 bolts, nuts and upper ball joint from the upper suspension arm.
Torque: 9 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf)