Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.4 D (GUN112_, GUN122_, GUN135_, GUN120_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.4 D 4WD (GUN125_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.7 (TGN111_, TGN121_, TGN136_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.7 4WD (TGN126_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.8 D 4WD (GUN126_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.5 D 4WD (KUN125_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.7 4WD (TGN126_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.4 D (GUN112_, GUN122_, GUN135_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.8 D 4WD (GUN126_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.5 D (KUN112_, KUN122_, KUN135_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.4 D 4WD (GUN125_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.7 (TGN111_, TGN121_, TGN136_, TGN138_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.5 D 4WD (KUN125_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.5 D 4WD (KUN125_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.4 D (GUN135), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.4 D 4WD (GUN125), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.5 D (KUN135), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.0 (TGN110_, TGN120_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.0 (TGN110_, TGN120_), TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) 2.8 D 4WD (GUN126) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Anti-roll bar link

Replacement: anti roll bar links – TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 17 
                    
                      Drive socket # 22 
                    
                      HEX bit No.H6
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Wheel chock

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_)
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabilizer link to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use HEX No.H6.
Step 8

Detach the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.
Step 9

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H6.
Step 10

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 11

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 12

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 13

Attach the stabilizer link to the steering knuckle.
Step 14

Tighten the lock nut of the stabilizer link. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 15

Tighten the lock nut of the stabilizer link. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 Nm torque.
Step 16

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.
Step 17

Tighten the fasteners connecting the stabilizer link to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 18

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.

Step 20

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. TOYOTA HILUX Pickup (GUN1_)
Step 21

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 22

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 112 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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