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loose knuckles

Tech talk for Hilux

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loose knuckles

Post by xj33 »

i just replaced the front axle & cvs on my hilux but now the passanger side steering knuckle is loose , how do i tighten it up
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Re: loose knuckles

Post by Mr DJ »

If the knuckle is loose, then one or both of the bearings are shot.
I would pull both sides down, rebuild them and do the job right once ;)
91' Hilux Surf with the usual mods & a few different ones ....
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Re: loose knuckles

Post by Dannyboy »

Or did you leave the shims out on the king pins they set the pre load on the knuckle
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Re: loose knuckles

Post by xj33 »

yeah i have put the shims back in exactly the same as they come out.will buy new bearings and try that
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Re: loose knuckles

Post by xj33 »

put new bearings in and now its all good
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