Landcruiser 4WD L6-4.5L (1FZ-FE) (1993)
HINT: Mark the removed adjusting shims and bearings so as to enable reassembling them to their proper positions.
INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF STEERING KNUCKLE AND AXLE SHAFT
1. INSPECT KNUCKLE SPINDLE
Clean the knuckle spindle and inspect the bushing for wear or damage.
2. REPLACE BUSHING
(a) Using SST, remove the bushing.
SST 09612-65014 (09612-01010, 09612-01050)
(b) Using SST, press a new bushing into the spindle.
SST 09618-60010
3. INSPECT BEARING
Clean the bearings and outer races and inspect them for wear or damage.
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE BEARING OUTER RACE
(a) Using a brass bar, drive out the bearing outer race.
(b) Using SST, carefully drive in a new bearing outer race.
SST 09605-60010
5. INSECT BIRFIELD JOINT INNER PARTS
(a) Hold the inner shaft in a vise.
(b) Place a brass bar against the joint inner race and drive out the outer shaft.