Steering Knuckle Removal And Inspection - Toyota Hilux Surf 1993 Owner's Manual

SUSPENSION AND AXLE –
Steering Knuckle
(See page SA–11)
REMOVAL OF STEERING KNUCKLE
1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB AND BRAKE CALIPER
(See page SA–12)
2. REMOVE DUST COVER
(a) Remove the two bolts.
(b) Remove the two cotter pins, nuts and bolts and re–
move the dust cover.
(c) Remove the knuckle arm from the steering knuckle.
3. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Support the lower arm with a jack.
(b) Remove the two cotter pins and two nuts.
(c) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the
lower ball joint.
SST 09628–62011
(d) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the
upper ball joint.
SST 09628–62011
(e) Remove the steering knuckle.
INSPECTION OF STEERING KNUCKLE
INSPECT STEERING KNUCKLE
Using a dye penetrant, check the steering knuckle for
cracks.
If a crack is found, replace the steering knuckle.
Front Axle Hub and Steering Knuckle (Steering Knuckle)
SA–15