How to service and repair the upper control arm on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?

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A mechanic should start upper control arm service and repair by first removing the front wheel then applying 131 Nm (1,340 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.) of torque. The front fender apron should be removed followed by disconnecting the ABS speed sensor wire harness through two bolt removal using 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm) torque. Apply a nut torque of 110 Nm (1,125 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.) when removing the cotter pin and nut. Additional tightening of the nut up to 60 degrees should be done if installing when the cotter pin holes have misalignment. The steering knuckle separation from the upper suspension arm requires Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 for this procedure. The procedure for upper suspension arm removal starts with marking the front and rear No. 2 adjust cams and body. Remove the 2 nuts, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjust cams and upper suspension arm by applying a torque of 98 Nm (1,000 kgf-cm, 72 ft. lbs.). Remember to tighten all the nuts after the suspension becomes stable. Roll the ball joint stud five times before installing the nut using a torque wrench that turns the nut once per 3 to 5 seconds to measure the 5th turn torque which should be 1.0 to 4.4 Nm (10 to 45 kgf-cm or 8.9 to 39 inch lbs.). The flange of the bushing must be raised with a chisel and hammer before removing it with Special Service Tool: 09527-17011, 09710-28021 (09710-08031), 09950-00020 and a steel plate and press. New bushings need to be installed using Special Service Tool: 09316-20011, 09710-28012 (09710-07062) together with a steel plate and press equipment. Put on new dust cover and wire as you apply boot kit grease to the ball joint. Finish the procedure by following removal steps in reverse order before inspecting front wheel alignment.

OEM 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Control Arm

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