2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner Ball Joint - Upper Torque Specs

4.7L V8

Applies to 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Toyota 4Runner

Labor Time:1.7 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	New cotter pin
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	—
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	New cotter pin
Ball Joint Nut	88	65	Use new cotter pin
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
Pinch Bolt	61	45	New bolt
⚠️ Strut Bolts	115	85	—
Strut Bolts	115	85	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link	61	45	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	136	100	—

The primary torque specification for ball joint - upper on a 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner is 88 Nm (65 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for ball joint - upper on the 2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner 4.7L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.