Venza AWD L4-2.7L (1AR-FE) (2009)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Removal
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: STEERING KNUCKLE: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
HINT:
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to procedures up to "Remove Front Axle Assembly" See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal.
2. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT See: Suspension/Ball Joint/Service and Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB HOLE SNAP RING See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
5. REMOVE FRONT AXLE HUB SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE DUST COVER See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Front Axle Hub/Removal
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
(a) Place the bearing inner race (outside) on the front axle hub bearing.
(b) Using SST, V-blocks and a press, remove the front axle hub bearing from the steering knuckle.
If the steering knuckle cannot be kept level using SST, stabilize the steering knuckle using a washer or an equivalent tool.
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SST: 09527-21011
SST: 09950-60010
09951-00440
09952-06010
SST: 09950-60020
09951-00750
SST: 09950-70010
09951-07100
NOTICE: Keep the steering knuckle level.