Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2751

Fig. 33: Removing Dust Cover Set Ring
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INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

a. As shown in the illustration, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.

b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per 1 turn and take the

torque reading on the fifth turn.

Standard turning torque:

0.98 to 4.41 N*m (1.0 to 45 kgf*cm, 9 to 39 in.*lbf)

Fig. 34: Checking Ball Joint Stud Turning Torque
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REASSEMBLY

1. INSTALL FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT DUST COVER LH

a. Pack the upper arm ball joint with MP grease.

Grease capacity:

5.0 to 7.0 g (0.176 to 0.247 oz.)

Fig. 35: Identifying MP Grease Application Area
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b. Using a snap ring expander, install the dust cover set ring.

Fig. 36: Installing Dust Cover Set Ring
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2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM BUSH

a. Using SST and a press, press in a new bush.

SST 09710-26011 (09710-05061)

Fig. 37: Pressing In Front Suspension Upper Arm Bush
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INSTALLATION

HINT:

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Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

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A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (see SPECIFIED TORQUE
FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

a. Temporarily install the suspension upper arm with the 2 washers, bolt and nut.

HINT:

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After stabilizing the suspension, tighten the nut.

Fig. 38: Locating Suspension Upper Arm Nut And Bolt
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2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL REAR LH

a. Install the apron seal with the 5 clips.

3. INSTALL FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH

a. Install the apron seal with the 6 clips.

4. CONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE LH

a. Connect the steering knuckle to the suspension upper arm.

b. Install the nut and a new cotter pin.

Torque: 110 N*m (1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf)

5. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

a. Connect the sensor wire to the steering knuckle and upper arm with the 2 bolts.

Torque: for Bolt A

13 N*m (133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

for Bolt B

29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)

NOTE:

If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further
up to 60°.

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Fig. 39: Locating Steering Knuckle And Upper Arm With Bolts
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6. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH (See

REASSEMBLY )

7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See INSTALLATION )

8. TIGHTEN FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY LH

a. Tighten the nut.

Torque: 235 N*m (2396 kgf*cm, 173 ft.*lbf)

9. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (See INSTALLATION )

10. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

a. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see ADJUSTMENT ).

11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Torque: for Aluminum Wheel

131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf)

for Steel Wheel

209 N*m (2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf)

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COMPONENTS

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