Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2488

SA−74
SST
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE RH AND LH FRONT WHEELS
2. DISCONNECT RH AND LH TIE ROD ENDS
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the lower ball
joint.
SST
(c) Use the same procedures described above to the other
side.
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3. REMOVE POWER STEERING GEAR SET BOLTS AND
NUTS
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4. DISCONNECT STABILIZER BAR LINK FROM LOWER
SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the
lower suspension arm.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm)
wrench to hold the stud.
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5. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM LOWER
Vinyl Tape
SUSPENSION ARM
(a) Remove the shock absorber lower side set nut and wash-
er.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the bolt.
(b) Wrap the bolt's head with vinyl tape to prevent the drive
shaft boot from being damaged.
(c) Pry down the lower suspension arm to remove the bolt
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and disconnect the shock absorber.
− FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
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SA1KI−02