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Steering Knuckle: Removal

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD)  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
  3. SEPARATE FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL  )
  4. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  (See REMOVAL  )
  5. SEPARATE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL  )
  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  7. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL  )
  8. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  (See REMOVAL  )
  9. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  (See REMOVAL  )
  10. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
      Fig 1: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint Assembly Bolts (For 2WD)
      G05830358Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. SEPARATE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.
      Fig 2: Locating Front Lower Ball Joint Assembly Bolts (For 4WD)
      G05830359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. SEPARATE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
      Fig 3: Locating Tie Rod Assembly (For 4WD)
      G05830360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.

      SST 09628-00011 

      Fig 4: Separating Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
      G05830361Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Use caution not to damage the steering knuckle because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.
      • If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
      • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
  13. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE 
    1. Remove the clip and nut.
      Fig 5: Locating Steering Knuckle Clip And Nut
      G05296332Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

      SST 09628-00011 

      NOTE:
      • Use caution not to damage the steering knuckle because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the steering knuckle spacer.
      • If the steering knuckle spacer has come off, replace the steering knuckle with a new one.
      • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
        Fig 6: Removing Steering Knuckle From Upper Suspension Arm
        G05830363Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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