Tacoma 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (1996)
Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair
Upper Suspension Arm Bushing
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 Potato damage the edge of arm tubes.
b. Using SST and a press, press down the suspension arm tube until it touches SST 09710 - 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 inch)
d. Using SST 09710 - 30021 (09710 - 03141) and a press, remove the bushing and arm shaft.
e. Using SST 09710 - 30021 (09710 - 03071, 09710 - 03141) and a press, remove the other bushing.