Tundra Access Cab SR5 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2000)
6. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT FROM LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
b. Using SST, disconnect the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm.
SST 09628-62011
7. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Place matchmarks on the front and rear cam plates and chassis frame.
b. Remove the 2 cam plates, bolts, cams and lower suspension arm while slightly shifting the power steering gear rearward.
NOTICE: Do not damage the power steering gear tubes.
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE BUSHING
a. Using a chisel and hammer, pry up the flange of the bushing.
b. Using SST and a press, remove the bushing.
SST 09613-26010, 09632-36010, 09950-00020
c. Using SST, a press and steel plate, install a new No. 1 bushing.
SST 09502-12010, 09631-12090
HINT: Before installing the bushing, set it in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.