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Front Wheel Bearing Oil Seal: Installation

  1. Using press and Transmission Rear Bearing Replacer 09309-35010) for Tercel and Steering Knuckle Oil Seal Replacer 09608-32010) for Camry, press new bearing into steering knuckle. Install outside bearing inner race to bearing. To install new outside oil seal to steering knuckle, use Rear Wheel Bearing Replacer 09515-35010) for Tercel; for Camry, use Steering Knuckle Oil Seal Replacer (09608-32010) and Rear Suspension Bushing Tool (09710-14012).
  2. Apply liquid sealer to dust cover and steering knuckle connection and assemble. Insert axle hub into steering knuckle. Invert steering knuckle and install inside bearing inner race. Using an arbor press, Oil Filter Wrench (09228-22020) and Countershaft Bearing Replacer (09310-35010), press inside bearing inner race until it is tightly against shoulder of hub.
    NOTE: DO NOT interchange inner and outer bearing races when installing.
  3. Place steering knuckle in vise with hub facing down. Using snap ring pliers, install snap ring into hole of steering knuckle. Place new inside oil seal on steering knuckle hole. Seat oil seal .126-.134" (3.2-3.4 mm) below end surface for Tercel, using Transmission Rear Bearing Replacer (09309-35010); flush with end surface for Camry, using Steering Knuckle Oil Seal Replacer 09608-32010) and Rear Suspension Bushing Tool (09710-14012).
  4. Using Transmission and Transfer Bearing Replacer 09316-60010) for Tercel or Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacer 09223-41020) for Camry, drive new dust deflector into steering knuckle. Install steering knuckle assembly to lower arm and tighten to 59 ft. lbs. (80 N.m). Install axle hub to drive shaft.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage oil seal lip or drive shaft boot.
  5. Install steering knuckle assembly to lower stabilizer bar. Install steering knuckle assembly to lower bracket of shock absorber. Insert bolts from front side for Tercel or rear side for Camry and align camber adjust cam matchmarks. Tighten bolts to 105 ft. lbs. (142 N.m) for Tercel or 152 ft. lbs. (206 N.m) for Camry.
  6. Install brake disc to axle hub. Install brake caliper to steering knuckle and torque to 70 ft. lbs. (95 N.m). Connect tie rod end to steering knuckle, torque castle nut to 36 ft. lbs. (49 N.m) and secure with cotter pin.
  7. Install bearing lock nut and depress brake pedal. While depressing brake pedal, torque lock nut to 137 ft. lbs. (186 N.m). Install lock nut cap and cotter pin. Check front wheel alignment.