Service manual

STEERING 14-9
Steering
Steering Knuckle Installation
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Inspect the spherical bearings in the knuckle joints [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
theknucklejoint.
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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 - Steering Knuckle Joint Nuts: 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m,
21 ft·lb)
Tie-rodEndNuts: 42Nm(4.3kgfm,31ftlb)
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Install the new cotter pins [C] and bend its both ends.
Steering K nuckle Bearing R emoval
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Remove:
Steering Knuckle (see Steering Knuckle Removal)
Circlip [A]
Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143