STEERING KNUCKLE (for Independent Type) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

Replace the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.


  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH


    1. A01KIGP

      Install the steering knuckle LH to the lower ball joint with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      57 N*m  { 581 kgf*cm, 42 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01KGL4

      Install the stud of the upper ball joint to the steering knuckle and tighten with the castle nut.

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

    3. Install a new cotter pin.

      Note

      Perform hole matching for the cotter pin after tightening of the castle nut within 60° in the direction for further tightening.

  2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE ARM LH

    A01KF4E

    1. Apply sealant to the threads of 2 bolts.

    2. Install the steering knuckle arm LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }
      Adhesive
      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1344, Three Bond 1344 or equivalent

  3. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT LH (W/ ABS)


    1. A01KEXG

      Install the speed sensor FR LH with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH


    1. A01KG9G

      Install the front brake dust cover LH with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  5. INSTALL AXLE HUB W/DISC


    1. Clean the spindle part of the steering knuckle and apply a thin coating MP grease.

    2. Install the front axle hub with brake disc on the steering knuckle.

      Note

      Do not damage the oil seal.

    3. Install the front axle outer bearing roller bearing and front axle hub claw washer LH.

  6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTING NUT LH


    1. A01KGUDE01

      Using SST, tighten the bearing lock nut while turning the axle hub.

      SST
      09607-60020
      Torque:
      59 N*m  { 600 kgf*cm, 44 ft.*lbf }

  7. ADJUST PRELOAD

    A01KGJF

    1. Move the front axle hub 2 or 3 times over the full range to let the bearing settle down.

    2. Loosen the lock nut so far that it can be turned with the fingers (about 60°).

    3. Using SST, tighten the bearing lock nut.

      SST
      09607-60020
      Torque:
      24 N*m  { 245 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

    4. Using SST, install a new adjusting lock washer LH and adjusting nut LH.

      SST
      09607-60020
      Torque:
      47 N*m  { 480 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }

    5. Using spring tension gauge, measure the range of the reference value for the staring torque.

      Preload (at starting)
      Rear single tire
      18.6 to 47.2 N (1.90 to 4.81 kgf, 4.18 to 10.61 lbf)
      Rear double tire
      14.1 to 35.8 N (1.44 to 3.65 kgf, 3.17 to 8.05 lbf)

      Note

      When the reference value is off, vary the amount by which the lock nut is returned and adjust again.

    6. Confirm smooth rotation of the front axle hub.

    7. A01KFPT

      Secure the adjusting nut and lock nut by bending one of the lock washer teeth inward and the other lock washer teeth outward.

  8. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH


    1. Install a new outer shaft flange gasket LH and hub grease cap LH with the 6 bolts.

      Torque:
      11.5 N*m  { 117 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Torque:
    147 N*m  { 1500 kgf*cm, 108 ft.*lbf }

  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    Rear single tire
    135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }
    Rear double tire
    365 N*m  { 3722 kgf*cm, 269 ft.*lbf }

  11. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ ABS)

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