Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
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: 0.7 - 4.4 Nm (7 - 45 kgf-cm, 6 - 39 inch lbs.)
REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT
a. Remove the wire and boot.
b. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
c. Using Special Service Tool (SST) and a deep socket wrench, remove the upper ball joint.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
2. INSTALL UPPER BALL JOINT
a. Using SST and a socket wrench, install a new ball joint.
SST 09309-37010
b. Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
c. Install a new boot and fix it with a new wire.
HINT: Use the grease supplied in the kit.
INSTALLATION
INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB