I have finally fixed the mysterious front-end clunk in my FJ62. It felt like it was coming from the left wheel whenever the steering wheel was turned. Sometimes even felt like it was in the brake pedal or the floor.
I suspected stabilizer bar bushings and replaced them which didn't make any difference. Tightened the steering box adjuster bolt, no difference. Finally built up the courage to dismantle the steering shaft based on the FAQ post about steering clunks.
It was way easier than I expected, I just removed the shaft cover plate, then removed the steering U-joint from the steering box shaft. It was completely dry. Gave it a good dose of grease and put it back in, she's a beauty mate!! Free repair!
So thank you to everyone for this great resource. You saved me tons of money and I have learned something new about the FJ62.
I suspected stabilizer bar bushings and replaced them which didn't make any difference. Tightened the steering box adjuster bolt, no difference. Finally built up the courage to dismantle the steering shaft based on the FAQ post about steering clunks.
It was way easier than I expected, I just removed the shaft cover plate, then removed the steering U-joint from the steering box shaft. It was completely dry. Gave it a good dose of grease and put it back in, she's a beauty mate!! Free repair!
So thank you to everyone for this great resource. You saved me tons of money and I have learned something new about the FJ62.