Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
3. 4WD: DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap.
b. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
c. With applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
Torque: 235 Nm (2,400 kgf-cm, 174 ft. lbs.)
4. w/ ABS: DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts and ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
5. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
a. Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 30 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the caliper.
b. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
c. Support the brake caliper securely.
6. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)