Corolla Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. Remove front wheel.
[torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)].
2. Remove ABS speed sensor (ABS equipped) bolt and speed sensor.
[torque: 8.0 Nm (71 inch lbs.)].
3. Remove brake hose bolt and brake hose from the shock absorber.
[torque: 29 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)].
4. Check bearing backlash and axle hub deviation.
a. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper.
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
c. Remove the disc.
d. Using a 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 the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
e. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt; maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 inch). If the