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loose knuckles
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:18 pm
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
Re: loose knuckles
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:31 pm
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
Re: loose knuckles
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:45 pm
by Dannyboy
Or did you leave the shims out on the king pins they set the pre load on the knuckle
Re: loose knuckles
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 5:45 pm
by xj33
yeah i have put the shims back in exactly the same as they come out.will buy new bearings and try that
Re: loose knuckles
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 7:02 am
by xj33
put new bearings in and now its all good