Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
3. DISCONNECT UPPER BALL JOINT
a. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
Torque: 105 Nm (1,100 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, if the hole for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
b. Using Special Service Tool (SST), disconnect the upper ball joint.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09958-04011)
c. Support the steering knuckle securely.
d. Remove the nut.
4. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut, bolt, 2 washers and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 115 Nm (1,200 kgf-cm, 87 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
After installation, check the front wheel alignment.