Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
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UPPER BALL JOINT INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times before installing the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque (turning): 0.5-3.5 N.m (5-35 kgf.cm, 4-30 in.lbf)
UPPER SUSPENSION ARM SHAFT AND BUSHING REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE LOCK BOLTS
Remove the 2 bolts and retainers from the arm shaft.
2. REMOVE BUSHINGS
(a) Cut off the shaded portions shown in the illustration to expose the edge of the tubes.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the edge of arm tubes.
(b) Using SST and a press, press down the suspension arm tube until it touches SST. SSTO971O-30021 (09710-03031,09710-03141)
NOTICE: Do not press the tube excessively.
(c) Temporarily install a bolt to the arm shaft on the other side.
Bolt Length: 45-50 mm (1.8-2.0 in.)
(d) Using SST and a press, remove the bushing and arm shaft. SST09710-30021 (09710-03141)
