In this video we change the suspension bushes of the front lateral control rod (Panhard rod) on our 80 Series Landcruiser.
The same part numbers and process apply to the 80 series (all years & models), 105 series (all years & models) and 70 series (1999 models onwards).
20T Shop press shown (TTI TWPH20T1) - www.totaltools.com.au/151082-tti-20000kg-press-floor-hydraulic-twph20t1
Master press sleeve kit shown (Daytona DMPULS) - sydneytools.com.au/product/daytona-dmpuls-27pce-master-press-pull-sleeve-kit
Master bush, bearing & seal driver kit shown (PKTool PT51603) - www.toolmart.com.au/pktool-pt51603.html
Jump to Section:
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Panhard Rod Explained
01:23 Tools and Parts
02:48 Removing Panhard Rod
04:06 Pressing Methodology Explained
05:36 Pressing out Old Bushes
07:10 Cleaning Parts
08:06 Pressing in New Bushes
10:02 Reinstating Panhard Rod
12:06 Conclusion and Outro
Parts installed:
Bush, rubber (x2) - Toyota Part no. 48706-60030 (Terrain Tamer high quality aftermarket shown)
Bolt, with washer (x2) - Toyota part no. 90119-16003
Nut (x1) - Toyota part no. 90179-16015
All genuine part numbers were found by entering vehicle VIN number into PartSouq:
partsouq.com/
Tools and consumables used:
Metric socket set - 22 mm
Note: 2nd 22 mm socket may be required if nut is seized onto bolt
Long socket wrench or breaker bar
Torque wrench (127 lb-ft, 171 Nm)
Hydraulic press - 20T shop press (TTI TWPH20T1) shown
Press sleeves - 52x42 and 44x34 mm (from Daytona DMPULS kit) shown
Press discs - 39 and 50 mm (from PKTool PT51603 kit) shown
Brass wire brush
Degreaser
Brake and parts cleaner
Paper towels or rags
Safety glasses
Nitrile gloves
Disclaimer: At 2nd Gear Low, we love working on cars, but we are not trained mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and filming it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.