Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

HINT: Pre runner is the model described.
RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-RPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER

3. 4WD:
DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the grease cap.
b. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.

HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

c. With applying the brakes, remove the lock nut.
Torque: 235 Nm (2,400 kgf-cm, 174 ft. lbs.)
4. w/ ABS:
DISCONNECT ABS SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS CLAMP FROM STEERING KNUCKLE
Remove the 2 bolts and ABS speed sensor wire harness clamp from the steering knuckle.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.)
5. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC

a. Remove the union bolt and 2 gaskets from the caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.
Torque: 30 Nm (310 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the caliper.

b. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
c. Support the brake caliper securely.

6. DISCONNECT LOWER BALL JOINT
Remove the 4 bolts and disconnect the lower ball joint.
Torque: 80 Nm (820 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
7. REMOVE STEERING KNUCKLE
a. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.
Torque: 105 Nm (1,100 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.

b. Using SST, disconnect the steering knuckle.
SST 09950-00011 (09951-04010, 09952-04010, 09553-04020, 09554-04010, 09955-04031, 09958-04011)
c. Remove the nut and steering knuckle.

NOTICE:
4WD: Be careful not to damage the oil seal and drive shaft boor.

HINT:
4WD: When it is difficult to disconnect the drive shaft, tap the tip of the drive shaft with a plastic hammer.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, bleed the brake system, check the front wheel alignment and ABS speed sensor signal.