STEERING 15-9
Steering
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Check the joint boot [A] is not torn, worn, deteriorated, or
is leaking grease.
If it is found, replace the knuckle joint.
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Clean the shanks [B] of the knuckle joint.
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Clean the taper surface [A] in the front suspension arm
[B].
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Install:
Washers [A] and Knuckle Joint Nuts [B]
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Tighten:
Torque - Front Knuckle Joint N uts: 29 N·m (3.0 k gf·m, 22
ft·lb)
Tie-rod End Nuts: 42 Nm (4.3 kgfm, 31 ftlb)
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Install the new cotter pins [C] and bend its both ends.
Front Knuckle Bearing Remov al
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Remove:
Front Knuckle (see Front Knuckle Removal)
Circlip [A]
Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers [B]: 57001-143
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Drive the bearing [A] out using a suitable bearing driver
from the bearing driver set.
Special Tool - Bearing Driver Set: 57001-1129
