Tundra 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2004)
9.
Remove steering knuckle.
A.
Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
B.
Using the following SSTs, disconnect the steering knuckle.
SST P/N: 09950-40011
(09951-04010,
09952-04010,
09553-04020,
09554-04010
09955-04031,
09958-04011)
C.
Remove the nut and steering knuckle.
NOTE:
4WD:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal and drive shaft boot.
HINT:
4WD:
When it is difficult to disconnect the drive shaft, tap the tip of the drive shaft with a plastic hammer.
10.
2WD:
Remove grease cap.
A.
Mount the axle hub in a soft jaw vise.
NOTE:
Install nuts on the hub bolts, close the vise until it holds the hub nuts. Do not tighten further (refer to the illustration).
HINT:
Install nuts on the hub bolts, close the vise until it holds the hub nuts. Do not tighten further (refer to the illustration).
B.
Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the grease cap.