Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wheel.
Torque to 110 Nm (83 ft. lbs.)
2. Remove shock absorber.
3. w/o Free wheel hub:
Disconnect drive shaft.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap.
b. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
c. With applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
Torque to 235 Nm (174 ft. lbs.)
4. w/ Free wheel hub:
Disconnect drive shaft.