T100 Extra Cab Pickup 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1997)
1. Remove brake caliper and the front axle hub.
2. Remove dust cover and the oil seal.
3. Measure steering knuckle bushing thrust clearance, as follows:
a. Install a bolt in the drive shaft.
b. Using a feeler gauge, measure the drive shaft thrust clearance between the steering knuckle outside bushing and spacer, by pulling the bolt and
applying a load of 98 N (22.0 lbs.). If the thrust clearance than is more than the maximum, replace the steering knuckle outside and inside
bushings.
Front driveshaft thrust clearance:
Standard: 0.10 - 0.50 mm (0.0039 - 0.0197 inch).
Maximum: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch).
4. Disconnect front shock absorber from lower suspension arm.
5. Disconnect stabilizer bar from lower suspension arm, as follows:
a. Remove the nut, bolt, retainers, cushions and collar.
b. Disconnect the stabilizer bar from the lower suspension arm.
6. Remove steering knuckle, as follows:
a. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring and spacer.
b. Support the lower suspension arm with a jack.
c. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the upper ball joint.