Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000016X600KX
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

REMOVAL

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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

2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Remove the clip and bolt.

(b) Disconnect the speed sensor from the steering knuckle.

3. 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.

SST: 09610-20012

NOTICE:

  • Do not damage the front disc brake dust cover.
  • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
  • Do not damage the steering knuckle.

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

5. 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.

SST: 09628-62011

(d) Remove the steering knuckle.

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

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

7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL LH (for 4WD)

(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, tap out the oil seal.