Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

Drivetrain. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25
Axle And Differential. Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS)

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC

  5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP (for 4WD)

  6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for 4WD)

  7. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

  8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  9. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

  10. DISCONNECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

  11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB DUST SEAL (for 4WD)

  12. REMOVE KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP LH (for Pre-Runner)

  13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY

Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL


2. REMOVE FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS)


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25

  1. Remove the bolt and speed sensor.

  1. Disconnect the 2 clamps.

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire harness from the steering knuckle.



3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front disc brake cylinder from the steering knuckle.

    NOTICE:
    Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the front flexible hose.


4. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

    Text in Illustration
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    		Matchmark

  1. Remove the disc.



5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB GREASE CAP (for 4WD)


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the grease cap.

    NOTICE:
    Do not damage the axle hub.


6. REMOVE FRONT AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for 4WD)


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.

  1. Remove the shaft nut.



7. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the steering knuckle.

    HINT:
    If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.


8. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  1. Remove the cotter pin and nut.



    Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle arm.

    SST
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9. DISCONNECT FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the front suspension arm from the steering knuckle.



10. DISCONNECT FRONT UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the clip and nut.

  1. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper suspension arm.

    SST
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11. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB DUST SEAL (for 4WD)


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the dust seal.



12. REMOVE KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP LH (for Pre-Runner)


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the knuckle grease retainer cap.



13. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY


Hilux. Tgn26, 36 Kun25, 26, 35, 36 Ggn25.Axle And Differential.Axle System.Steering Knuckle (For 4Wd And Pre-Runner) Removal

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, dust cover and axle hub from the steering knuckle.

  1. Remove the O-ring from the axle hub.