TOYOTA PREVIA 91-97 REPAIR MANUAL

SUSPENSION AND STEERING 8-13

a. Remove the 2 nuts and bolts on the lower side of the shock absorber.
b. Remove the steering knuckle with the axle hub.
»>»Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor (on models with
ABS), oil seal and drive shaft boot.

To install:

10. Position the steering knuckle and axle hub assembly.
    a. Install the 2 bolts and temporarily tighten the nut.
    b. Temporarily install the 2 bolts and connect the steering knuckle
    and lower ball joint.


11. Attach the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Be sure to use a new
    cotter pin. Tighten the tie rod end nut to 36 ft. Ibs. (49 Mm).


12. Tighten the 2 nuts on the lower side of the shock absorber to 231 ft.
    Ibs. (314 Nm).
    a. Tighten the 2 bolts on the lower ball joint to 94 ft. Ibs. (127 Nm).


13. On 4WD models, install the brake disc and caliper.
    a. While a helper is applying the brakes, tighten the drive shaft lock-
    nut to:
    . 1991—137 ft Ibs. (186 Nm)
    « 1992-93 models—166 ft. Ibs. (226 Nm)
    . 1994-97 models—152 ft. Ibs. (206 Nm)
    b. Install the lock cap and new cotter pin.


14. On models with a ABS speed sensor, secure the sensor to 69 inch
    Ibs. (8 Nm).


15. Install the front wheel, hand tighten the lug nuts and lower the vehicle.


16. Tighten the lug nuts to specifications.


17. Check the front end alignment.

Front Hub and Bearing

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

I See Figures 35 thru 44

1. On 4WD models, remove the steering knuckle and axle hub assembly.


2. On 2WD models, using a flatbladed tool, remove the grease cap.
   a. Using a chisel and hammer, release the nut caulking.
   b. Remove the locknut.
   c. Remove the spacer/ABS speed sensor rotor.
   "•On models equipped with ABS, take care not to scratch the serra-
   tion's of the sensor rotor.


3. Separate the axle hub with a puller.

Drive Shaft

(4WD)

peed Sensor i\

.6180, 69in..ib?T| ^Sb i

Disc Rotor

Axle Hub

Fig. 35 Exploded view of the common front axle bearing and hub assemblies