Q: How to remove the steering knuckle on Toyota Highlander?
A: To take off the steering knuckle start by removing the front wheel from both engine types before uninstalling either the 1AR-FE or 2GR-FE hub nut. Disunite the front speed sensor from the front disc brake caliper unit. Take off both front discs before splitting the tie rod system to detach the steering knuckle for 1AR-FE and 2GR-FE engines. Breaking the front suspension arm connection starts your process to take out the front axle assembly. Continue the disassembly process by taking out the front lower ball joint plus its dust deflector, the No. 1 front wheel bearing dust shield, the front axle hub hole snap ring, and the front axle hub assembly together with the dust cover. Finish by installing the bearing inner race on the front axle hub bearing before using special tools (09950-60010 and 09951-00430) and the press to detach the front axle hub bearing while keeping the steering knuckle evenly placed.
Q: How to remove the steering knuckle on Toyota Corolla?
A: The front wheel removal process starts the steered knuckle replacement. The first task involves removing the front axle hub nut on the vehicle equipped with a 2AZ-FE engine or performing the same procedure on the 2ZR-FE engine. The technician should start by disconnecting the front speed sensor which applies to TMC-made vehicles or those not manufactured by TMC. First separate the front disc brake caliper assembly from its position before moving onto the front disc. Start by separating the tie rod end sub-assembly and the front lower suspension arm from each other. First remove the front axle assembly before taking out the front lower ball joint. Begin the procedure by removing the front axle hub hole snap ring and front axle hub sub-assembly then proceed with the front disc brake dust cover. The process of removing the steering knuckle includes installing the front axle hub bearing inner race onto the front axle hub bearing followed by using Special Service Tool: 09527-17011, 09950-60010, and a press to extract the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle with optional use of Special Service Tool: 09951-00640 and 09951-07100, 09950-70010.
Q: How to remove the steering knuckle on the LH side on Toyota Tundra?
A: The first step to remove the LH steering knuckle includes disconnecting the negative cable from the battery until you wait at least 90 seconds to prevent Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activation; some systems need initialization after reconnection. Begin by removing the front axle hub sub-assembly LH into position then separate the front speed sensor LH after bolt and clip removal before removing its connection from the steering knuckle. Separate the tie rod end sub-assembly LH by removing the cotter pin and nut while using Special Service Tool: 09610-20012 to detach the tie rod end from the steering knuckle with precaution against breaking either the front disc brake dust cover or ball joint dust cover or the steering knuckle. Use a jack to securely support the front suspension lower arm LH while you disconnect the front lower ball joint attachment through removing the clip and nut just before using Special Service Tool: 09628-62011 to separate the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle. To expose the knuckle grease retainer cap LH users should tap it out using a screwdriver together with a hammer for 2WD vehicles while 4WD models require a screwdriver and hammer combination for steering knuckle oil seal LH removal.