STEERING KNUCKLE (for Rigid Type) INSTALLATION

Tech Tips

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


  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH

    A01KFLN

    1. Install a new steering knuckle king pin dust seal.

    2. Install the steering knuckle.

    3. A01KFAW

      Place the shim and baring.

    4. Using a plastic hammer, tap in the king pin.

      Tech Tips

      Apply MP grease to the bushing, I-beam and bearing inside.

    5. A01KH5K

      Using a jack, raise the steering knuckle.

    6. Measure the clearance between the I-beam and knuckle.

      Thrust clearance
      0.10 mm (0.0039 in.) or less

    7. Select the shim.

      Thickness mm (in.) Thickness mm (in.)
      0.05 (0.0020) 0.25 (0.0098)
      0.10 (0.0039) -

    8. Remove the jack.

    9. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the king pin, shim and bearing.

    10. Place the selected shim and bearing.

    11. Position the hole downward and the notched position of the king pin forward he hole side.

    12. A01KHW2

      Using a plastic hammer, tap in the king pin until the stopper pin hole align.

    13. A01KGA7

      Drive in the king pin, stopper and install the nut.

      Torque:
      36 N*m  { 367 kgf*cm, 275 ft.*lbf }

    14. Make sure that the steering knuckle turns smoothly.

  2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE PLUG


    1. A01KEWQ

      Using a hexagon wrench, install the steering knuckle plug.

      Torque:
      68 N*m  { 693 kgf*cm, 50 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE PLUG


    1. A01KGSF

      Install the steering knuckle plug.

      Torque:
      68 N*m  { 693 kgf*cm, 50 ft.*lbf }

    2. Install the steering knuckle breather plug.

    3. Apply MP grease to the steering knuckle.

  4. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE ARM LH

  5. INSTALL DISC BRAKE DUST COVER FRONT LH

    A01KGZ4

    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. A01KGMQE01

      Using a SST, install the inner race of the outer front axle hub bearing and the axle hub claw washer.

      SST
      09309-37010

      Note

      When the inner race of the outer front axle hub bearing cannot be inserted by hand, use a SST and a hammer and drive it in by light hitting.

    4. Fill a sufficient quantity of MP grease into the gap between the bearing and the axle hub.

  6. INSTALL AXLE HUB W/DISC

    A01KGZ4

    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. A01KGMQE01

      Using a SST, install the inner race of the outer front axle hub bearing and the axle hub claw washer.

      SST
      09309-37010

      Note

      When the inner race of the outer front axle hub bearing cannot be inserted by hand, use a SST and a hammer and drive it in by light hitting.

    4. Fill a sufficient quantity of MP grease into the gap between the bearing and the axle hub.

  7. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH NUT

  8. INSPECT PRELOAD


    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. Hit the spindle tip lightly with a plastic hammer.

    4. A01KH4X

      Using a socket wrench (35 mm) and spring tension gauge and tighten the nut to with in the range of the reference value for the starting torque.

      Preload (at starting)
      4.9 to 20 N (0.5 to 2.0 kgf, 1.1 to 4.2 lbf)

      Note

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

    5. Confirm smooth rotation of the front axle hub.

  9. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH


    1. A01KFZO

      Check the bearing for play in axial direction near the inner circumference of the front axle hub (flange part).

      Maximum
      0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP LH

    A01KG1YE01
    Text in Illustration
    *a Grease Filling

    1. Install a lock cap and secure it with a new cotter pin.

      Note

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

    2. Fill the front hub grease cap parts shown in the figure with MP grease.

    3. A01KI5D

      Using a screwdriver and a hammer to install the front hub grease cap.

  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    14 inch tire
    135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }
    15 inch tire
    170 N*m  { 1734 kgf*cm, 125 ft.*lbf }