2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Page 18

SA23W±03
R13196
SST
F07269
F07270
SA±72
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
3068 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(See page SA±64)
2. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS
CLAMPS
Remove the 2 bolts and speed sensor wire harness clamps
from the steering knuckle and upper suspension arm.
3. DISCONNECT UPPER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the upper ball joint.
SST 09950±40011 (09951±04010, 09952±04010,
09953±04020, 09954±04010, 09955±04031,
09958±04011)
(c) Support the steering knuckle securely.
(d) Remove the nut.
4. REMOVE FENDER APRON SEAL REAR
Remove the 4 clips and fender apron seal rear.
5. REMOVE BRAKE AND FUEL LINE CLAMP
Disengage the 2 brake lines and fuel line, and remove the nut
and brake line clamp.
6. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut, bolt, 2 washers and upper suspension arm.

SA187±06
SA±74
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
3070 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
Install the upper suspension arm with the 2 washers, bolt and nut.
Torque: 98 N´m (1,000 kgf´cm, 72 ft´lbf)
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
2. INSTALL BRAKE AND FUEL LINE CLAMP
Torque: 5.5 N´m (56 kgf´cm, 49 in.´lbf)
3. INSTALL FENDER APRON SEAL REAR
4. CONNECT UPPER BALL JOINT
(a) Connect the upper ball joint to the upper suspension arm.
(b) Install the nut and a new cotter pin.
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
Torque: 105 N´m (1,100 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
5. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS CLAMPS
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
6. INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (See page SA±70)
7. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)
8. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF STEERING ANGLE, MASTER CYLINDER PRES-
SURE, YAW RATE AND DECELERATION SENSORS (See page DI±897)

± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
SA±79
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(c) Replace the No. 2 spring bumper.
(1) Remove the stabilizer bar (See page SA±91).
(2) Using SST, replace the No. 2 spring bumper.
SST 09922±10010
HINT:
At the time of installation, use a torque wrench with a fulcrum
length of 345 mm (13.58 in.).
Torque: 23 N´m (235 kgf´cm, 17 ft´lbf)
(3) Install the stabilizer bar (See page SA±93).
(d) Install the front wheel.
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)

SA23Y±05
R13282
MatchmarksMatchmarks
F07278
AC
B SA±80
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
3076 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL LOWER SUSPENSION ARM TO CHASSIS
FRAME
Install the lower suspension arm with the 2 cams, bolts and cam
plates while slightly shifting the power steering gear rearward.
Torque: 130 N´m (1,325 kgf´cm, 96 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not damage the power steering gear tubes.
HINT:
After stabilizing the suspension, align the matchmarks on the
front and rear cam plates and chassis frame, and torque the
bolts.
2. CONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT TO LOWER SUSPEN-
SION ARM
Connect the lower ball joint and install the nut and a new cotter
pin.
Torque: 159 N´m (1,621 kgf´cm, 117 ft´lbf)
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut fur-
ther up to 60°.
3. CONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER TO LOWER SUSPEN-
SION ARM
Torque: 135 N´m (1,400 kgf´cm, 100 ft´lbf)
4. CONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK TO LOWER SUS-
PENSION ARM
Torque: 69 N´m (700 kgf´cm, 51 ft´lbf)
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
5. INSTALL POWER STEERING GEAR
Torque:
A bolt: 165 N´m (1,700 kgf´cm, 122 ft´lbf)
B nut: 130 N´m (1,350 kgf´cm, 96 ft´lbf)
C bolt and nut: 165 N´m (1,700 kgf´cm, 122 ft´lbf)
6. CONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
Connect the RH and LH tie rod ends to the lower ball joints with
the nuts and new cotter pins.
Torque: 91 N´m (930 kgf´cm, 67 ft´lbf)
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut fur-
ther up to 60°.
7. INSTALL RH AND LH FRONT WHEELS
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
8. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page
SA±4)
9. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF STEER-
ING ANGLE, MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE, YAW
RATE AND DECELERATION SENSORS (See page
DI±897)

SA240±03
R12864
SST
Deep Socket
Wrench SA±82
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER BALL JOINT
3078 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(See page SA±22)
2. REMOVE UPPER BALL JOINT
(a) Remove the wire and boot.
(b) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(c) Using SST and a deep socket wrench, remove the upper
ball joint.
SST 09950±40011 (09951±04010, 09952±04010,
09953±04020, 09954±04010, 09955±04031,
09957±04010, 09958±04011)

SA242±03
R13198
SST
Socket
Wrench SA±84
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT UPPER BALL JOINT
3080 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL UPPER BALL JOINT
(a) Using SST, press and a socket wrench, install a new ball
joint.
SST 09309±37010
(b) Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
(c) Install a new boot and fix it with a new wire.
HINT:
Use the grease supplied in the kit.
2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
(See page SA±28)

SA247±07
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT LOWER BALL JOINT
SA±89
3085 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT
(a) While lifting the upper suspension arm and steering knuckle, install the lower ball joint.
(b) Temporarily install the 4 bolts to the lower ball joint.
(c) Install the set nut to hold the lower ball joint to the lower suspension arm and a new cotter pin.
Torque: 159 N´m (1,621 kgf´cm, 117 ft´lbf)
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
2. CONNECT TIE ROD END
Connect the tie rod end to the lower ball joint with the nut and a new cotter pin.
Torque: 91 N´m (930 kgf´cm, 67 ft´lbf)
If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
3. TIGHTEN LOWER BALL JOINT SET 4 BOLTS
Torque: 65 N´m (663 kgf´cm, 48 ft´lbf)
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
5. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See page SA±4)
6. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF STEERING ANGLE, MASTER CYLINDER PRES-
SURE, YAW RATE AND DECELERATION SENSORS (See page DI±897)

SA17S±04
F14273
SST
F14274
F14275
± SUSPENSION AND AXLEREAR AXLE SHAFT
SA±95
3091 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 110 N´m (1,150 kgf´cm, 83 ft´lbf)
2. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE
Using SST, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.
SST 09023±00101
Torque: 15.5 N´m (158 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
3. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 105 N´m (1,070 kgf´cm, 77 ft´lbf)
4. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE SHAFT
DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash in the bearing
shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.6 mm (0.024 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle shaft outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.1 mm (0.0040 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle shaft.
5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the parking brake assembly (See page
BR±43).
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the parking brake cable
from the backing plate.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (82 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
(c) Use the same procedures described above to the other
side.