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SA154-02
F05248
Torsion Bar SpringAnchor Arm Swivel
Anchor Arm
Anchor Arm Adjusting Seat
Anchor Arm Adjusting Bolt
Torque
Arm
Lower Suspension Arm
Engine Under Cover No. 1 Bushing Wire
Dust Cover
Cotter Pin
135 (1,400, 100)
225 (2,300, 166)
159 (1,625, 117)
Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
230 (2,350, 170)
230 (2,350, 170)
No. 2 Bushing
52 (530, 38)
225 (2,300, 166)
SA-74
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
2024 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
COMPONENTS
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SA156-02
F04385
SA-76
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
2026 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
INSPECTION
INSPECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT FOR
ROTATION CONDITION
(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 one turn
per 3 - 5 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Turning torque:
0.29 - 2.94 N´m (3 - 30 kgf´cm, 2.6 - 26 in.´lbf)
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SA158-02
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-79
2029 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-75).
HINT:
After installation, check the front wheel alignment (See page SA-6).
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SA155-02
F04381
F04382
F04383
SST
F04384
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-75
2025 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 131 N´m (1,340 kgf´cm, 97 ft´lbf)
2. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
3. REMOVE FRONT TORSION BAR SPRING
(See page SA-66)
4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the bolt and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the
lower suspension arm.
Torque: 52 N´m (530 kgf´cm, 38 ft´lbf)
5. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut, bolt and disconnect the shock absorber from
the lower suspension arm.
Torque: 135 N´m (1,400 kgf´cm, 100 ft´lbf)
6. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 159 N´m (1,625 kgf´cm, 117 ft´lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the low-
er suspension arm.
SST 09628-6201 1
7. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the 2 nuts, 3 bolts and lower suspension arm.
Torque: 230 N´m (2,350 kgf´cm, 170 ft´lbf)
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SA157-02
F04353
SST
SST
F04354
SST
F05253
SST
F05254
SST
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA-77
2027 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE NO. 1 BUSHING
(a) Using a chisel and hammer, pry up the flange of the No.
1 bushing.
(b) Using SST, remove the No. 1 bushing.
SST 09710-30021 (09710-03101),
09950-00020, 09950-00030,
09950-4001 1 (09957-04010)
(c) Using SST and a press, install a new No. 1 bushing.
SST 09726-36010
2. REPLACE NO. 2 BUSHING
(a) Using SST, remove the No. 2 bushing.
SST 09710-22021 (09710-01071),
09726-3501 1 (09726-05021),
09830-36010
(b) Using SST, install a new No. 2 bushing.
SST 09631-32020, 09830-36010
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F04355
SA-78
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
2028 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
3. REPLACE DUST COVER
(a) Remove the wire and dust cover.
(b) Coat the ball joint with grease in the boot kit.
(c) Install a new dust cover and wire.
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SA14R-02
F05252 Non-reusable part
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Cushion
Shock Absorber
68 (700, 50)
135 (1,400, 100)
Cushion
Retainer Front Fender Apron
Retainer SA-60
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
2010 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
COMPONENTS
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SA14U-03
F05250
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
SA-63
2013 Author: Date:
2004 LAND CRUISER (RM1071U)
DISPOSAL
DISCARD SHOCK ABSORBER
Before discarding the shock absorber, drill a hole of 2 - 3 mm
(0.079 - 0.118 in.) in diameter at the location shown in the il-
lustration to discharge the gas inside.
NOTICE:
When drilling, chips may fly out, work carefully.
The gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.