OEM 2007 Toyota Tundra Steering Knuckle

2007 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the steering knuckle on 2007 Toyota Tundra?

  A: A technician should start steering knuckle repair by disconnecting the battery cable negative terminal while waiting 90 seconds to avert Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activation. The front speed sensor LH requires installation separation by removing its clip and bolt followed by removing the sensor connection from the steering knuckle. The service procedure demands the removal of the front lower ball joint attachment LH as well as theDisconnect the tie rod end sub-assembly LH. Utilize Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to detach the upper ball joint at the knuckle while using a jack to support the lower arm LH and removing its clip and nut. To extract the knuckle grease retainer cap from 2WD and 4WD models use a screwdriver combined with hammer operations. Install a new knuckle grease retainer cap LH by using a brass bar with hammer taps but avoid damaging it since this component becomes non-reusable during this process. Leach the front surface of a press with new grease before placing Special Service Tools: 09527-17011, 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09951-01000 and utilizing the press to install the Steering Knuckle Oil Seal LH. Handle the tools with care since both components are non-reusable. Mount the steering knuckle LH by joining the front suspension upper arm with its nut followed by a 110 Nm (1,122 kgf-cm, 81 ft. lbs.) torque and new clip before making necessary adjustments to the nut. Reinstall the front axle hub sub-assembly LH before connecting its front lower ball joint attachment LH and tie rod end sub-assembly LH. Use the bolt to link the front speed sensor LH to the steering knuckle while torquing it to 11 Nm (107 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.) then fasten the clip. Front wheel installation requires torquing aluminum and steel wheels respectively to 131 Nm (1336 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.) and 209 Nm (2131 kgf-cm, 154 ft. lbs.). To reconnect the cable it should be attached to the negative battery terminal though some systems might require system initialization afterward. You should complete the process by validating the speed sensor signal while checking the SRS warning light and front wheel alignment needs to be inspected then adjusted.