Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
4. Check axle hub bearing backlash.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap.
b. Place the dial indicator near the center of the axle hub and check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If it is greater than the maximum, replace the axle hub bearing.
5. Remove axle hub with disc.
a. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
b. Using a 30 mm socket, remove the nut.
c. Remove the axle hub with the disc from the steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the outer bearing.
6. Remove oil seal and inner bearing. Using a screwdriver, pry out the oil seal. Remove the inner bearing from the hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor.
7. Remove dust cover. Remove the 4 bolts and dust cover.
8. Remove stabilizer bar link.
9. Remove steering knuckle.
a. Support the lower suspension arm with a jack.
b. Loosen the 2 lower ball joint set bolts.
c. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
d. Using SST 09628-62011, disconnect the steering knuckle from the upper ball joint.
e. Remove the 2 lower ball joint set bolts.
f.
Remove the nut and steering knuckle.
NOTICE: Do not remove the jack.
