Lower

REMOVAL






HINT: PreRunner is the model described below.
RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
3. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 69 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 51 ft. lbs.)





4. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER
a. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and washer.
Torque: 135 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm, 101 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.

b. With lowering the lower suspension arm, remove the bolt and disconnect the shock absorber.





5. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT
a. Support the upper suspension arm and steering knuckle securely.
b. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the lower ball joint.
Torque: 140 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 103 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

c. Using SST, disconnect the lower ball joint from the lower suspension arm.
SST 09628-62011

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the lower ball joint.

HINT: At the time of installation, face the cotter pin hole of the lower ball joint forward.





6. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Place matchmarks on the front and rear adjusting cams.
b. Remove the nuts, adjusting cams, bolt and lower suspension arm.
Torque: 130 Nm (1,325 kgf-cm, 96 ft. lbs.)





7. REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 SPRING BUMPERS
Using SST, remove the No. 1 and No. 2 spring bumpers.
SST 09922-10010
Torque: 23 Nm (235 kgf-cm, 17 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.58 inch).

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, check the front wheel alignment.