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In this video we show you how to replace the upper balljoints on a 3rd Gen Toyota 4runner. This would also be the same steps to replace the upper balljoints on a 1st Gen Toyota Tacoma since the front suspension on those two vehicles are the same.

*TORQUE VALUES*
Upper Balljoint Castle Nut - 80 ft-lbf
Lower Balljoint Castle Nut - 105 ft-lbf
Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut - 67 ft-lbf
Brake Caliper Bolts - 90 ft-lbf
CV Axle Nut - 174 ft-lbf
Wheel Lug Nuts - 85 ft-lbf


*PARTS*
*Upper Balljoint - #43310-39016
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*Upper Balljoint Reboot Kit - #43324-39015
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*HELPFUL TOOLS*
If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.
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*6 Ton Jack Stands
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*Heavy Duty Rubber Wheel Chock
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*Long Magnetic Parts/Tool Tray
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*Medium Size Magnetic Parts/Tool Tray
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*Small Size Magnetic Parts/Tool Tray
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*Milwaukee Mi12 Cordless Ratchet
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery
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*Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger
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*3/8” Drive Regular Extension Set
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*3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set
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*Straight Needle Nose Pliers - (used to remove cotter pins and install new ones)
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*20 Piece Screwdriver Set - (nice complete set)
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*1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (used the 3/8" ratchet in this video. These ratchets are super functional and will make your wrenching life easier)
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*1/2" Drive Flex Head Gear Wrench Ratchet - (used for the bigger fasteners)
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*1/2" Drive Deep Metric Impact Socket Set
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*1/2" Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
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*Brake Caliper Hanger Hooks - (much better than using bailing wire)
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*Plastic Mallet - (to break free rotor from hub face)
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*Rotary Hammer Chisel Set - (slim chisels to help get axle nut hub cover off)
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*Chisel & Punch Set - (used chisels from this kit to get hub cover off)
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*Mayhew 5 Piece Prybar Set - (used small prybar to pop off hub cover)
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*Knipex Diagonal Cutters - (to remove cotter pins and cut them to size)
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*Dewalt 1/2" Drive Impact Gun - (to remove lug nuts and several other fasteners for this job)
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*Dewalt 3/8" Impact Gun - (used for UBJ castle nut)
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*Dewalt Batteries
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*Dewalt Battery Charger
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*Large Metric Impact Socket Set (29mm-38mm) - (has 35mm socket for axle nut)
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*OTC Front End Service Kit - (has pullers used for this job)
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*3/8” Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set
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*Yost Bench Vice - (Vice I used for this job)
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*Yost 6” Aluminum Vice Jaw Caps - (to protect the parts your clamping)
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*Snap Ring Pliers - (used to remove balljoint snap ring)
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*Emery Cloth Roll - (to clean up steering knuckle)
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*Anti-Sieze - (used on face off hub)
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*CDI 1/2" Drive 30-250 Foot Pound Torque Wrench

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*CDI 3/8" Drive 10-100 Foot Pound Torque Wrench
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*Cotter Pin Set
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*Brake Cleaner - (to clean up rotors)
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*Mini Grease Gun - (used to lubricate ABS sensor o-ring)
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*Red Devil All Purpose Grease - (grease for gun)
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*Balljoint Presss and Associated Adapters
*OTC-7249 Ball Joint Service Set
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*I bought all the special adapters from Coastal Tool Supply https://www.coastaltoolsupply.com/

*Part Numbers and What I Paid:
OTC-538591 Adapter, Removing $20.89
OTC-38354 Receiving Cup $24.38
OTC-314392 Plug $9.55
OTC-38355A Installing Cup $25.25
OTC-313968 Remover $10.43
Shipping: Standard Shipping: $8.85
Total: $203.80

**PDF on how to assemble all the adapters with the c-press to get the job done. https://www.otctools.com/sites/defaul...

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