Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Pre-Installation

Steering Knuckle Replace






1. Replace steering knuckle bushings:
Using a screwdriver, pry out the dust deflector from the steering knuckle.






2. Using SST (09308-00010), pull out the steering knuckle outside bushing.






3. Using a brass bar and hammer, drive out the steering knuckle inside bushing.






4. Using SST and a hammer. tap in a new steering knuckle outside bushing.
SST 09550-10012 (09252-10010, 09555-10010)

Note: When installing the bushing to the spindle, make sure the flat portion of the bushing is aligned with the spindle groove, as shown in the illustration.






5. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new steering knuckle inside bushing.
SST 09550-10012 (09252-10010. 09555-10010)






6. Apply the following grease to the steering knuckle bushings.
Grease type: Synthetic oil and lithium soap base chassis grease. NLGI No.1






7. Using SST and a hammer, tap in a new dust deflector.
SST 09608-35014 (09608-06020. 09608-06180)