Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 A Doc ID: RM000001AE4001X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: SUSPENSION: FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM: REMOVAL; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

Torque:

131 N·m {1,340 kgf·cm, 97ft·lbf}

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER APRON SUB-ASSEMBLY

3. DISCONNECT FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the height control sensor link and upper suspension arm.

(b) Remove the nut and disconnect the height control sensor link.

Torque:

5.6 N·m {57 kgf·cm, 49in·lbf}

4. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the sensor wire harness.

Torque:

13 N·m {130 kgf·cm, 10ft·lbf}

5. DISCONNECT STEERING KNUCKLE

(a) Support the lower suspension arm with a jack.

(b) Remove the cotter pin and nut.

Torque:

110 N·m {1,125 kgf·cm, 81ft·lbf}

HINT:

At the time of installation, if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°

(c) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

SST: 09628-62011

6. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Place matchmarks on the front and rear No. 2 adjusting cams and body.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts, No. 1 and No. 2 camber adjust cams and upper suspension arm.

Torque:

98 N·m {1,000 kgf·cm, 72ft·lbf}

HINT:

At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.