Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000016X400NX
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia)

INSTALLATION

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. INSTALL KNUCKLE GREASE RETAINER CAP LH (for 2WD)


(a) Using a brass bar and hammer, tap in a new retainer cap.

NOTICE:

  • The retainer cap is a non-reusable part.
  • Do not damage the retainer cap.

2. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH


(a) Using SST and a press, press in a new oil seal.

SST: 09950-60020

09951-01030

SST: 09950-70010

09951-07100

NOTICE:

  • The oil seal is a non-reusable part.
  • Do not damage the steering knuckle oil seal.

3. INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH

(a) Install the front suspension upper arm to the steering knuckle with the nut.

Torque: 110 N·m (1122 kgf·cm, 81 ft·lbf)

(b) Install a new clip.

HINT:

If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut up to another 60°.

4. CONNECT FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT LH FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia)+

5. CONNECT TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY LH STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia)+

6. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the front axle hub AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: FRONT AXLE HUB: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia) .

7. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH


(a) Connect the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

Torque: 11 N·m (107 kgf·cm, 8 ft·lbf)

(b) Attach the clip to the steering knuckle.

8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

  • for Aluminum Wheel

Torque: 131 N·m (1336 kgf·cm, 97 ft·lbf)

  • for Steel Wheel

Torque: 209 N·m (2131 kgf·cm, 154 ft·lbf)

9. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

(a) Check the speed sensor signal BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (2008 Sequoia) .

10. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Check the SRS warning light SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (2008 Sequoia) .

11. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT (2008 Sequoia) .