Lower Ball Joint Replacement - 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner 1996-2002 - How To

Worried that you’ll fall victim to the untimely failure of the Lower Ball Joint on your 3rd Gen 4Runner?
Our video today highlights the proper steps to take in order to diagnose and replace the Lower Ball Joints in a 3rd Gen 4Runner. This is one of the single most important maintenance steps you can conduct on your 4Runner.

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Parts Used:

Toyota OEM Lower Ball Joints
43330-39585
43340-39465

Toyota OEM Bolt (Flange Style)
90080-10066
QTY = 8

Dorman Cotter Pins
13422

Loctite Threadlocker
Blue 242


Tools Used:

Evertough Pitman Arm Puller #67025
14mm Socket
19mm Socket
21mm Socket
24mm Socket
Torque Wrench
Breaker Bar
3/8” & 1/2” Ratchet
Pliers
Jack
Jack Stands
Gloves
Shop Rags
Brake Parts Cleaner


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0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Job Introduction
2:31 - Parts Used
4:26 - Get it in the Air
5:14 - Diagnose Old LBJ’s
7:02 - Old LBJ’s
7:34 - Disassembly of LBJ’s
16:06 - Removing Old LBJ
17:25 - Old vs. New Comparison
19:00 - Preparing Surface for New LBJ
19:55 - Installing New LBJ
30:30 - Job Recap