Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 1002

Fig. 26: Identifying Steering Knuckle Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 27: Identifying Steering Knuckle Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)
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REMOVAL

HINT:

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Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.

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The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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2. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the front axle hub (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).

3. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

a. Remove the clip and bolt.

Fig. 28: Identifying Speed Sensor
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b. Disconnect the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

4. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.

b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end LH from the steering knuckle.

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CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the

negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.

NOTE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see
INITIALIZATION ).

NOTE:

Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.

NOTE:

Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

NOTE:

Do not damage the steering knuckle.

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Fig. 29: Disconnecting Tie Rod End Using SST
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5. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH (See REMOVAL )

6. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE LH

a. Support the front suspension lower arm LH with a jack.

b. Remove the clip and the nut.

c. Using SST, disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.

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Fig. 30: Disconnecting Upper Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle Using SST
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d. Remove the steering knuckle.

7. REMOVE KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP LH (for 2WD)

a. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the retainer cap.

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