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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000TACOMA BASE, 2D PICKUP, 2.4 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM - 2WDREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONLOWER CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINTINSTALLATION
2000 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, Standard
Lower Control Arm & Ball Joint: Installation
2000 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, StandardSECTION Installation
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification, leaving lower control arm nut loose. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower and bounce vehicle several times to settle suspension. Tighten lower control arm mounting bolt and nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
- Install lower control arm and adjuster cams. DO NOT tighten adjuster cam nuts at this time.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower and bounce vehicle several times to settle suspension. Align reference marks on adjustment cams. Tighten retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Check wheel alignment. See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.