Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (1999)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Upper Suspension Arm
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
2. w/ ABS:
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
a. Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
b. Remove the 3 bolts and ABS speed sensor wire harness clamps from the upper suspension arm and steering knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR LINK
Hold the bolt with a wrench, then remove the nut, 5 retainers, 4 cushions, collar and bolt.
Torque: 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft. lbs.)
4. DISCONNECT UPPER BALL JOINT
a. Support the lower suspension arm with a jack.
b. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
Torque: 110 Nm (1,100 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.