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Front Wheel Bearing & Oil Seal R & I: Installation

  1. Using press and Bearing Replacer (09316-60010) for Tercel Sedan, Bearing Replacer (09309-35010) for Tercel Wagon or Steering Knuckle Oil Seal Replacer (09608-32010) for all others, press new bearing into steering knuckle. Install outside bearing inner race to bearing.
  2. To install new outside oil seal to steering knuckle, use Bearing Replacer (09608-10010) for Tercel, Bearing Replacer (09515-35010 for Tercel Wagon or Steering Knuckle Oil Seal Replacer (09608-32010) and Rear Suspension Bushing Tool (09710-14012) for all other models.
  3. 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.
  4. For all models except Tercel Sedan, 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Use Bearing Replacer (09608-10010) for Tercel Sedan, Bearing Replacer (09309-35010) for Tercel Wagon, or Steering Knuckle Oil Seal Replacer (09608-32010) and Rear Suspension Bushing Tool (09710-14012) for all other models. On Tercel Wagon, seal should be positioned .13" (3.3 mm) from end surface.
  7. Using Adapter (09608-16050) for Tercel Wagon or Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Replacer (09223-41020) for all models except Tercel, drive new dust deflector into steering knuckle. On Tercel, install bolts. On all models, install steering knuckle assembly to lower arm. Install axle hub to drive shaft.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage oil seal lip or drive shaft boot.
  8. Install steering knuckle assembly to lower stabilizer bar and install steering knuckle assembly to lower bracket of shock absorber. Insert bolts and align camber adjust cam matchmarks.
  9. Install brake disc to axle hub. Install brake caliper to steering knuckle. Connect tie rod end to steering knuckle, tighten castle nut to 36 ft. lbs. (49 N.m) and secure with cotter pin. Install bearing lock nut and depress brake pedal.
  10. While depressing brake pedal, tighten lock nut to 137 ft. lbs. (186 N.m). Install lock nut cap and cotter pin. Check front wheel alignment.
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