How to service and repair the upper ball joint on 2002 Toyota 4Runner?

The first step is to remove the steering knuckle with its axle hub followed by upper ball joint disassembly through wire and boot removal and snap ring extraction using an expander tool. Finish the operation with Special Service Tool: 09950-40011 (several tool options included) and deep socket wrench to separate the ball joint and inspect its rotator condition before securing the ball joint stud with a torque wrench to the suggested specifications. The ball joint inspection requires flipping the ball joint stud five times in alternating directions before nut application through the use of a torque wrench to accomplish steady nut rotation at 2-4 second intervals during which the fifth reading should fall within 0.7 - 4.4 Nm (7 - 45 kgf-cm, 6 - 39 inch lbs.). The installation of a new ball joint requires Special Service Tool: 09309-37010 with a socket wrench and press to install the joint followed by using a snap ring expander with new snap ring insertion before boot installation that uses new wire secured with provided grease before reinstallation of steering knuckle with axle hub.

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2002 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 2002 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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2002 Toyota 4Runner Lower Ball Joint, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 43340-39465
$127.24 MSRP: $180.13
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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 2002 Toyota 4Runner Submodels:
- Base, Limited, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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2002 Toyota 4Runner Lower Ball Joint, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 43330-39585
$126.30 MSRP: $178.79
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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 2002 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 2002 Toyota 4Runner?
A: The first step is to remove the steering knuckle with its axle hub followed by upper ball joint disassembly through wire and boot removal and snap ring extraction using an expander tool. Finish the operation with Special Service Tool: 09950-40011 (several tool options included) and deep socket wrench to separate the ball joint and inspect its rotator condition before securing the ball joint stud with a torque wrench to the suggested specifications. The ball joint inspection requires flipping the ball joint stud five times in alternating directions before nut application through the use of a torque wrench to accomplish steady nut rotation at 2-4 second intervals during which the fifth reading should fall within 0.7 - 4.4 Nm (7 - 45 kgf-cm, 6 - 39 inch lbs.). The installation of a new ball joint requires Special Service Tool: 09309-37010 with a socket wrench and press to install the joint followed by using a snap ring expander with new snap ring insertion before boot installation that uses new wire secured with provided grease before reinstallation of steering knuckle with axle hub.