TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

8-12 SUSPENSION AND STEERING

Fig. 31 Remove the arm shaft with two wrenches, use onq to

hold and another to remove the nut Fig. 33 Unbolt the lower ball joint.

CONTROL ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT

I See Figure 32

1. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.


2. To remove the rear bushing, loosen the nut.


3. Force out the bushing and washer.
   To install:


4. Insert a bushing and position the washer as shown.


5. Install the nut and tighten it so that the flat surface of the rea
   ing is level with the upper surface of the lower control arm.


6. Tighten the nut to 80 ft. Ibs. (109 Nm).


7. Install the lower control arm.

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3. Remove the front brake caliper and disc.


4. Place a dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check
   the backlash in the bearing shaft direction, maximum is 0.0020 inch
   (0.05mm), If the specification is greater than the specified amount,
   replace the hub.


5. On 4WD models, install the brake disc and caliper, the remove the
   cotter in and lock cap.
   a. Have an assistant apply the brakes and remove the nut.
   b. Once again, remove the caliper and disc.


6. Loosen the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
   •»l)o not remove the bolts!

Fig. 32 Place the washer into position and secure the bushipg

with the nut

Fig. 34... then remove the two nuts and bolts on the lower

side of the strut

Knuckle and Spindle

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

t See Figures 33 and 34

1. Raise and safely support the front of the vehicle securely on jacl


2. If equipped, remove the speed sensor.

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7. Loosen the bolts for the lower ball joint. Once again, do not remove
   them.


8. Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Discard the
   cotter pin.
   **A puller will be needed to separate the tie rod end from the
   knuckle.


9. Remove the 2 bolts on the lower ball joint and disconnect the steer-
   ing knuckle.