Steering Knuckle: Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP LH (for 2WD) 
   1. Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in a new retainer cap.
      NOTE:

      • The retainer cap is a non-reusable part.
      • Do not damage the retainer cap.
        Fig 1: Tapping In Retainer Cap

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2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH 
   1. Using SST and a press, press in a new oil seal.

      SST: 09950-60020 (09951-01030) 

      SST: 09950-70010 (09951-07100) 

      Fig 2: Pressing Oil Seal Using SST

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      NOTE:

      • The oil seal is a non-reusable part.
      • Do not damage the steering knuckle oil seal.
3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH 
   1. Install the front suspension upper arm to the steering knuckle with the nut.

      Torque: 110 N*m (1,122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf) 

   2. Install a new clip.

      HINT:

      If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to another 60°.

4. CONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH  (See INSTALLATION )
5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION )
6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Install the front axle hub (see REASSEMBLY  ).
7. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH 
   1. Connect the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque: 11 N*m (107 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sensor

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   2. Attach the clip to the steering knuckle.
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

   Torque: for Aluminum Wheel 

   131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

   for Steel Wheel 

   209 N*m (2131 kgf*cm, 154 ft.*lbf) 

9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   NOTE: Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
10. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal (see TEST MODE PROCEDURE ).
11. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see ADJUSTMENT ).