Front Axle Hub & Steering Knuckle

Fig. 7 Front axle hub & steering knuckle components. Camry & Corolla FWD:

1. Remove cotter pin, bearing locknut cap and bearing locknut, Fig. 7.
2. Remove brake caliper and disc rotor.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end.
4. Using tool No. 09950-20014 or equivalent, disconnect tie rod from steering knuckle.
5. Disconnect steering knuckle from shock absorber as follows:
a. Place alignment marks on shock absorber lower bracket and camber adjust cam.
b. Remove bolt and nut assembly, then separate steering knuckle from shock absorber.
6. Disconnect steering knuckle from lower arm.
7. Using tool No. 09950-20014 or equivalent, pull axle hub assembly from driveshaft.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Torque steering knuckle to shock absorber attaching nuts to 105 ft. lbs. on 1985-88 Corolla models with gasoline engine, or 152 ft. lbs. on all other 1982-86 models. On 1987-88 Camry, torque steering knuckle attaching nuts to 105 ft. lbs. On all models, torque bearing locknut to 137 ft. lbs.