How to service and repair the upper control arm on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser?

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Start service and repair of the upper control arm by taking off the front wheel with a torque of 131 Nm (1,340 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.) and securing it. The first step contains removing the front fender apron followed by disconnecting the ABS speed sensor wire harness while removing its 2 bolts with a 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 10 ft. lbs.) torque setting. Detach the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm when you support the lower arm with a jack while removing the cotter pin and nut which requires a torque of 110 Nm (1,125 kgf-cm / 81 ft. lbs.) and finish the process with Special Service Tool: 09628-62011. Begin upper suspension arm removal by placing matchmarks on the front and rear No. 2 adjust cams and body before uninstalling the 2 nuts and No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjust cams along with the upper suspension arm when using 98 Newton-meter torque. Before attaching the ball joint nut you must alternately move the ball joint stud 5 times while inspecting the component. The torque wrench should be used to turn the nut with equal motion for 3 - 5 seconds during the 5th turn until the reading shows 1.0 to 4.4 Nm which equals (10 - 45 kgf-cm or 8.9 - 39 inch lbs.). To replace the bushing begin by raising its flange with a chisel and hammer before using Special Service Tool number 09527-17011 together with 09710-28021 (09710-08031), 09950-00020, and a steel plate and press for removal. Use Special Service Tool: 09316-20011, 09710-28012 (09710-07062) with a steel plate for installing a new bushing through press work. First remove the wire together with the dust cover and apply grease onto the ball joint from the boot kit. Complete the procedure by installing a fresh dust cover and new wire. Installation occurs in the opposite sequence of removal and inspection for front wheel alignment should be performed after completion.

OEM 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Control Arm

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2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Arm Assembly, Front Suspension, Upper Driver Side

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