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Steering Knuckle: Installation

  1. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE 
    1. Install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with a castle nut and new clip.

      Torque: 87 N*m (887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to another 60°.
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle To Upper Suspension Arm With Castle Nut And New Clip
    G04024516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT (for 2WD) 
    1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 120 N*m (1220 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Bolts
      G04029203Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  4. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  5. INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FRONT (for 4WD) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  9. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 2WD) (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  10. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR FRONT (for 4WD) (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (for 4WD) 

    (See ADJUSTMENT )

  14. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    (w/ ECB: See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )

    (w/ o ECB: See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )