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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA20084 RUNNER 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEWHEELS AND TIRESWHEEL HUBSERVICE AND REPAIRINSTALLATION
2008 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)
Installation
2008 Toyota 4 Runner 2WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE)SECTION Installation
AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB (for 2WD): INSTALLATION
AXLE: FRONT AXLE HUB
1. INSTALL FRONT AXLE HUB ASSEMBLY
2. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front suspension upper arm assembly with a new nut.
Torque: 110 Nm (1,122 kgf-cm, 81 ft-lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
3. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
(a) Install the No. 1 front suspension arm sub-assembly lower with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 160 Nm (1,630 kgf-cm, 118 ft-lbf)
4. INSTALL TIE ROD END SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the tie rod end sub-assembly with a nut.
Torque: 91 Nm (928 kgf-cm, 67 ft-lbf)
(b) Install a new cotter pin.
5. INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the stabilizer link with a nut to the steering knuckle.
Torque: 70 Nm (714 kgf-cm, 52 ft-lbf)
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon (6 mm) wrench to hold the stud.
6. INSTALL FRONT DISC
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,254 kgf-cm, 91 ft-lbf)
(b) Install the brake tube bracket to the steering knuckle with a bolt.
Torque: 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
(c) Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake tube to the disc brake caliper assembly.
Torque: 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft-lbf)
8. INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR
(a) Install the speed sensor wire harness to the steering knuckle with a bolt.
Torque: 13 Nm (133 kgf-cm, 10 in-lbf)
(b) Connect the 2 clips.
(c) Using a hexagon wrench, install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 73 in-lbf)
9. BLEED BRAKE LINE
10. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
11. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE
12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 112 Nm (1,142 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf)
13. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Service and Repair
14. INSPECT ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
Test Mode Procedure
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.