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

SUSPENSION AND AXLE –
7. REMOVE SNAP RING AND SPACER
Using snap pliers, remove the snap ring and spacer.
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the upper ball
joint.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the
upper ball joint.
SST 09628–62011
(c) Remove the four bolts from the lower ball joint and
disconnect the steering knuckle from the lower ball
joint.
(d) Push the lower suspension arm down and remove
the steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF STEERING
KNUCKLE
1. INSPECT STEERING KNUCKLE
Using a dye penetrant, check the steering knuckle for
cracks.
If crack is found, replace the steering knuckle.
Front Axle Hub and Steering Knuckle (Steering Knuckle)
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