Upper Control Arm Removal

[bubba 10]

How difficult is it to remove the upper control arm (2004 4Runner v-6 4wheel drive)? I need to replace the ball joints. Already replaced the lower ball joints, but didn't remove the lca to do it. Would like to know if anyone has done this before I find out the hard way. Thanks.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Pretty easy, see these write ups for details.
Front Upper Control Arm Installation - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

Install write-up for Donahoe (ICON) UCA's - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

 

[alhang]

Thanks for posting this

 

[blakem5]

You probably already finished the job but i had to use a touch and two pickle forks to remove mine

 

[farfignugen]

thanx

That was cool of you to post the repair video

 

[farfignugen]

thanx

That was cool of you to post the repair video