Prius L4-1.5L (1NZ-FXE) (Hybrid) (2003)
HINT: Do not remove the 2 bolts and nuts.
6. DISCONNECT TIE ROD END FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the cotter pin and nut.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for a new cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
b. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
SST 09628-62011
7. DISCONNECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 2 nuts and bolt.
Torque: 142 Nm (1,450 kgf-cm, 105 ft. lbs.)
8. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE WITH AXLE HUB
a. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
HINT: At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine oil.
b. Remove the steering knuckle with the axle hub.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
HINT: After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal and front wheel alignment.
Disassembly and Reassembly