How to service and repair the upper ball joint on 2001 Toyota 4Runner?

Service and repair of the upper ball joint starts by deflating the tire and taking off the steering knuckle and axle hub before the upper ball joint removal process which includes detaching the wire and boot followed by using a snap ring expander tool and Special Service Tool: 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011) with a deep socket wrench for extracting the upper ball joint. Before attaching the nut inspect the ball joint rotation condition by moving the ball joint stud five times in both directions followed by a torque wrench application with a continuous one turn per 2-4 seconds and register the torque result at the fifth rotation within the range of 0.7 - 4.4 Nm (7 - 45 kgf-cm, 6 - 39 inch lbs.). Install the new ball joint using Special Service Tool: 09309-37010 with a socket wrench and press before setting a new snap ring through a snap ring expander and completing the installation by securing a new boot with a new wire using the provided grease until the steering knuckle with axle hub is ready for reinstallation.

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2001 Toyota 4Runner Upper Ball Joint, Front
Part Number: 43310-39016
$49.94 MSRP: $69.51
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Front Upper Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Upper; Upper Ball Joints; Front Upper Ball Joint Assembly for Driver & Passenger Side.
- Position: Front Upper
- Replaces: 43310-39085, 43310-39065
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.2 x 2.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 43310-39016
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Toyota 4Runner Submodels:
- Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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2001 Toyota 4Runner Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 43340-39465
$127.16 MSRP: $180.01
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Left Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Driver Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43340-39475, 43340-39325, 43340-39455
- Part Name Code: 43340A
- Item Weight: 1.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.3 x 2.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 43340-39465
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Toyota 4Runner Submodels:
- Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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2001 Toyota 4Runner Lower Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 43330-39585
$126.27 MSRP: $178.74
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Joint Assembly, Lower Ball; Suspension Ball Joint, Front Right Lower; Joint Assembly, Lower Ball, Front Passenger Side; Suspension Ball Joint; Ball Joint
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 43330-39575, 43330-39415
- Part Name Code: 43330K
- Item Weight: 6.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.0 x 3.3 x 4.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 43330-39585
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Toyota 4Runner Submodels:
- Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS

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Q: How to service and repair the upper ball joint on 2001 Toyota 4Runner?
A: Service and repair of the upper ball joint starts by deflating the tire and taking off the steering knuckle and axle hub before the upper ball joint removal process which includes detaching the wire and boot followed by using a snap ring expander tool and Special Service Tool: 09950-40011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09953-04020, 09954-04010, 09955-04031, 09957-04010, 09958-04011) with a deep socket wrench for extracting the upper ball joint. Before attaching the nut inspect the ball joint rotation condition by moving the ball joint stud five times in both directions followed by a torque wrench application with a continuous one turn per 2-4 seconds and register the torque result at the fifth rotation within the range of 0.7 - 4.4 Nm (7 - 45 kgf-cm, 6 - 39 inch lbs.). Install the new ball joint using Special Service Tool: 09309-37010 with a socket wrench and press before setting a new snap ring through a snap ring expander and completing the installation by securing a new boot with a new wire using the provided grease until the steering knuckle with axle hub is ready for reinstallation.