Steering Knuckle: Installation

INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE
1. Install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with a nut.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clip And Castle Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 87 N*m (887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf)
2. Install a new clip.
  NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, further tighten the nut up to 60°.
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
1. Install the tie rod end to the steering knuckle with the nut.
  Torque: 65 N*m (663 kgf*cm, 48 ft.*lbf)
2. Install a new clip.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Steering Knuckle To Upper Suspension Arm With Nut And Clip (4WD)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, further tighten the nut up to 60°.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)
1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Lower Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 120 N*m (1,224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)
1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Steering Knuckle To Lower Ball Joint With Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Torque: 120 N*m (1,224 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DISC (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB NUT (for 4WD)
1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new axle hub nut.
  Torque: 294 N*m (2,998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf)
2. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the front axle hub nut.
  
  Fig 5: Staking Axle Hub Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 2WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(See ADJUSTMENT )
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(with VDIM: See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

(without VDIM: See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )