Toyota knuckle centering tool variants

[ceylonfj40nut]

@Broski for the win. I guess if you did not have the shims you would trial and error until you hit spec preload

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

That's a different tool and process than the one used for centering the knuckle. This one is apparently used to support the trunion bearings while reassembling the knuckle but I've never felt the need for it and have always managed without one.

The tool and procedure used for determining total shim thickness, where they should be installed as well as adjusting trunion bearing preload on my truck is the following:

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Is this from an 80 FSM?

 

[tohox]

Is this from an 80 FSM?

No 60-70 series

 

[AdventureFJ]

Hi,

I've read somewhere on this forum that the Toyota SST used for centering knuckles was a universal fit between LC series and that it was just a matter of using the supplied adapter bushing or not depending on the axle you have. I don't know if this is true or not.

I've just purchased the 09634-60014 model and the shoulder bushing that holds the scribe end is loose inside the axle bore by several millimeters but fits OK inside the spindle (without the bushing).

The FSM I have mentions 09634-60013 which is no longer available so I figured the 09634-60014 must be a replacement. Unfortunately the Chassis and Body FSM I have is for models 3 years after mine (1994 instead of 1991) so I don't know what tool number is appropriate.

What would the appropriate SST model number be for a 1991 PZJ77-MNS ?

If any of you have a similar centering tool I would be curious to know what the OD of the shoulder bushing is. Mine is 39.90mm which was probably intended for a 40.00mm bore. I think mine is closer to 50mm.

Much appreciated!

I just bought the last one... thanks a ton... It took a solid 4-5 hours dialing it in last time I rebuilt my knuckles.
Also I just finished developing an app that you can use with the tool, that will do all the math and shim calculations. Let me know if anyone wants to Beta Test it for me, it should be approved to rollout in the next couple of days

 

[RHINO]

sending you a PM brandon

 

[AdventureFJ]

40/55/60/61/62 and early 70 are the same tool. 60013 and 60014 are same tool from measurements.

I make a reproduction.

Knuckle Centering Tool

Toyota Land Cruiser 40 55 60 70 Series Properly dial in your front end and eliminate excess wear on seals and axles FSM (factory service manual) directions included Made from 4130 CrMo CNC machined for precision accuracy USA made from domestic materials APPLICATION: 40 Series, 55 Series...

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Jason

Hey guys I got the app up and running, let me know if you are able to use it.

Toyota SST Knuckle Tool Calcul - Apps on Google Play

Calculator for the Toyota Knuckle SST Tool

play.google.com

 

[vega01]

During steering knuckle rebuild in my KZJ70 I noticed that the back opening of the knuckle is not perfectly centered around the ball. This was clearly visible when installing the steel ring, rubber seal, felt dust seal and finally brackets. The distance between the ball and the knuckle at the top was slightly larger than at the bottom, maybe by around 1-2 mm.
There were no shims installed - I guess PO removed them at some point.
Should I consider going through the knuckle aligning procedure? I verified preload and it was within limits.

 

[Broski]

During steering knuckle rebuild in my KZJ70 I noticed that the back opening of the knuckle is not perfectly centered around the ball. This was clearly visible when installing the steel ring, rubber seal, felt dust seal and finally brackets. The distance between the ball and the knuckle at the top was slightly larger than at the bottom, maybe by around 1-2 mm.
There were no shims installed - I guess PO removed them at some point.
Should I consider going through the knuckle aligning procedure? I verified preload and it was within limits.

Only if you want the seals to last

 

[vega01]

Thanks a lot.
Concerning the alignment tool - is there a different SST number for LD 70 series or the same as for HD 70 series? Or none at all? I couldn't find any suggestion of doing such procedure in a LD 70 series FSM.

 

[Broski]

LH & RH from what I understand use the same tool

 

[vega01]

You mean LD (light duty) & HD (heavy duty)?

 

[Broski]

The 60 series and 70 series use the same tool so I’m would think light & heavy duty should use the same as well.