OEM 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sway Bar Kit

2002 Toyota 4Runner Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the rear Sway Bar Kit on 2002 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: The first step to service or repair the rear sway bar kit involves vehicle jacking and installation of support. You should disconnect the sway bar kit from the links after nut removal when servicing the unit with a torque of 69 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 51 ft. lbs.). To prevent the ball joint stud from turning with the nut you should use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud. Proceed by holding the sway bar link with a wrench while removing its 2 nuts followed by the 2 retainers, 2 cushions, and 2 links at 20 Nm (200 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.). Starting with sway bar links, separate the 4 retainers along with 2 cushions before removing everything from the bar. Drain out the sway bar kit from the rear axle housing by taking out the 4 bolts and sway bar kit and bushings and brackets while tightening to 19 Nm (195 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.). Put the bushing into position outside the paint area of the sway bar kit but ensure the cutout faces downwards toward the vehicle body. A test of the sway bar link begins by rotating the ball joint stud through various directions; if the use is not both smooth and free, you should replace the sway bar link. The procedure to install the components includes the opposite sequence of the removal process.