So I completed this job over the weekend and it was pretty straight forward albeit time consuming. My cam bolts came off easily (Thank California truck!) but they were definitely rusted. I had a hell of a hard time separating the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle attachment. Even with a ball joint separator it took a lot of time and PB Blaster.
Pro Tip: When making CAM marks make sure they are super clear. When I put anti seize on my driver side cam bolts it obscured my markings. So I had to do a "best guess" on positioning. Lets just say my truck didn't drive very straight after I was done
Luckily the alignment shop was right next door.
Anyways, here are the steps I followed in case someone else needs to do this in the future (Follow all of this at your own risk):
Lower Control Arm Removal
1.Remove Wheel
2.Remove lower shock bolt
3.Remove (2) bolts holding the lower A-Arm sub assembly to steering knuckle
4.Place match marks on camber adjustment cam
5.Place match marks on toe adjustment cam
6.Remove toe/camber adjustment bolts and plates
7.Remove lower ball joint castle nut
8.Using a ball joint separator remove the lower ball joint attachment
Lower Control Arm Installation
1.Temporarily install the lower suspension arm with toe and camber hardware aligning match marks
2.Install the front lower ball joint attachment with nut and cotter pin (103 ft lb torque)
3.Connect the front lower ball joint attachment with two bolts (118ft lb torque)
4.Temporary install the lower shock bolt
5.Install Wheel (83 ft lb torque)
6.Lower truck and stabilize suspension
7.Tighten the toe and camber bolts (129 ft lb torque)
8.Tighten the lower shock bolt (70 ft lb torque)
9.Get a wheel alignment
Tie Rod End Removal & Installation
1.Disconnect tie rod end castle nut from steering knuckle using a ball joint separator
2.Put match marks on tie rod end and steering rack end
3.Loosen tie rod end nut
4.Remove tie rod end (Count how many rotations to remove)
5.Connect new tie rod end (install using the # of rotations from step 4)
6.Connect new tie rod end into steering knuckle (67 ft lb torque)
7.Install Cotter Pin
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'12 Silver 4Runner SR5: 14+ facelift, CBI front, CBI Rear, Warn EVO 10-S, ARB Snorkel, Baja Designs 30" S8, Squadron Sports, S2 Rack Lights, King 2.5 Suspension, OME 899, 33" Cooper ST Maxx, Full CBI Skids, Metaltech Sliders, GFC Tent, ARB Awning
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