T100 SR5 Extra Cab Pickup 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09308-00010 or equivalent, remove the steering knuckle outside bushing.
b. Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the steering knuckle needle roller bearing and inside bushing.
INSPECTION
Using a dye penetrant, check the steering knuckle for cracks.
REASSEMBLY
1. Install the steering knuckle bushing.
a. Using SST 09950-60010 (09951-00360), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) or equivalents, and a press, install a new steering knuckle outside
bushing.
HINT: 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.
b. Using SST 09950-60010 (09951-00360), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) or equivalents, and a press, install a new needle roller bearing, as
shown.
HINT:
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Bearing must be installed with flat side which has I.D. and part number facing outward.
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Press the bearing in until the top surface of the bearing is in approximately 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 inch) inside the knuckle surface.