Steering Knuckle: Installation

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

CAUTION: When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.

TURN POWER SWITCH OFF
1. Turn the power switch OFF, and check that the "READY" indicator turns off.
INSTALL STEERING KNUCKLE LH
1. Install the steering knuckle to the upper suspension arm with a castle nut and new clip.
  Torque: 87 N*m (887 kgf*cm, 64 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE: If the holes for the clip are not aligned, tighten the nut within an additional 60°.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Castle Nut
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INSTALL FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 120 N*m (1220 kgf*cm, 89 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Locating Lower Ball Joint Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DISC (See REASSEMBLY )
CONNECT FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See INSTALLATION )