Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (2000)
c. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the up per ball joint.
SST 09628-62011
d. Remove the nut and disconnect the steering knuckle from upper ball joint.
NOTICE: Do not remove the jack.
HINT: Support the steering knuckle securely.
5. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Loosen the 2 bolts and remove the front and rear alignment adjusting shims.
Torque: 130 Nm (1,300 kgf-cm, 94 ft. lbs.)
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: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
INSPECTION
INSPECT UPPER BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
a. As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously 1 turn each 2-4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque: 0.5-3.5 Nm (5-35 kgf-cm, 4-30 inch lbs.)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM SHAFT AND BUSHINGS
a. Remove the lock bolts.
Remove the 2 bolts and retainers from the arm shaft.
b. Remove bushings.
Cut off the shaded portions shown in the illustration to expose the edge of the tubes.