Subsection 01 (STEERING SYSTEM)
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NOMINAL LENGTH
1. Pitman arm side
2. Knuckle side
A. 416.4 mm (16.394 in)
TIE-ROD MAXIMUM UNENGAGED LENGTH
Dimension "A" - Shoulder
to tie rod end face
32 mm (1.26 in)
WARNING
Maximum tie-rod unengaged length must
not exceed specification. Both tie-rod ends
must be engaged equally.
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MAXIMUM TIE-ROD UNENGAGED LENGTH
A. 32 mm (1.26 in)
Install
NEW
cotter pins. Both ends of cotter pins
must be folded.
Check the steering alignment, refer to
STEERING
ALIGNMENT
in this subsection.
Apply specified torques.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Tie-rod lock nut
34 N•m ± 2 N•m
(25 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
Tie rod end retaining nut
72 N•m ± 7 N•m
(53 lbf•ft ± 5 lbf•ft)
KNUCKLE
Removing the Knuckle
1. Safely lift and support the front of vehicle.
2. Remove front wheel.
3. Detach tie-rod end from knuckle, refer to
TIE-
ROD END
in this subsection.
4. Remove brake caliper, refer to
BRAKES
subsec-
tion.
5. Remove wheel hub, refer to
FRONT DRIVE
subsection.
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6. Detach upper suspension arm from knuckle, re-
fer to
FRONT SUSPENSION
.
7. Detach lower suspension arm from knuckle, re-
fer to
FRONT SUSPENSION
.
8. Remove knuckle from vehicle.
Inspecting the Knuckle
Check knuckle for cracks or other damages. Re-
place if necessary.
Check if wheel bearing turns freely and smoothly.
See
WHEEL BEARING
in this subsection.
Installing the Knuckle
The installation is the reverse of removal proce-
dure.
WHEEL BEARINGS
Inspecting the Wheel Bearing
(Maintenance)
Refer to
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCE-
DURES
subsection.
Inspecting the Wheel Bearing (During
Component Removal)
Whenever the drive axle or knuckle is removed,
check wheel bearing as follows:
– Check if wheel bearing turns freely and
smoothly.
– Check seal condition.
Replace if necessary.
Removing the Wheel Bearing
1. Remove knuckle from vehicle, refer to
REMOV-
ING THE KNUCKLE
in this subsection.
2. Remove and discard knuckle seal.
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