In-depth guide demonstrating how to complete a swivel hub rebuild (AKA steering knuckle rebuild) on a Toyota Landcruiser 70, 80 or 105 Series, all models and years.
FZJ80, HZJ80, HDJ80 – 1990-1998
FZJ105, HZJ105 – 1998-2007
76/78/79 Series Landcruiser - 1999-2012
Kit installed – Terrain Tamer SH7WB – Swivel housing with Spindle Bush & Bearing inc. Front Wheel Bearings.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:40 Draining diff oil
00:01:20 Jacking the car and removing the wheel
00:02:10 Removing the brake caliper
00:03:18 Disassembling and removing hub
00:08:26 Disassembling the steering knuckle, including spindle, axle and CV
00:18:56 Cleaning removed parts
00:21:29 Removing inner wheel bearing and oil seal from brake disc hub
00:22:11 Tidying up flange surfaces (removing old gaskets)
00:23:52 Cleaning axle and CV (Birfield joint)
00:24:57 Inspecting axle, CV and drive flange for wear/damage
00:26:58 Reassembling the steering knuckle, including greasing axle and CV shafts
00:40:09 Replacing spindle brass bush and needle roller bearing
00:43:36 Installing spindle, dust cover plate, dust seal and tie rod ends
00:48:41 Replacing wheel bearings and oil seal
00:53:33 Reassembling the brake disc hub and set wheel bearing preload
00:59:35 Reinstating the brake calliper
01:00:54 Reinstating wheel and removing jack stands
01:02:24 Reinstating diff plugs and filling with new oil
01:04:31 Outro and Conclusion
Parts and Consumables: (not provided with kit)
Toyota Drain Plug Gasket 12157-10010 x2 (Differential fill and drain plugs)
3.6 x 45mm split pins (x3)
Cable ties – 300mm (x7)
Brake and parts cleaner (lots)
Paper towels or rags (lots)
Penetrating fluid, e.g., WD40, Inox, CRC etc. (recommended)
Multi-purpose (MP) lithium base wheel bearing grease, NLGI No. 2 – 450g / 1lb tub (x1)
(Nulon Extreme Performance L80 grease shown)
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chassis grease, NGLI No. 2 – 450g / 1lb tub (x3)
(Penrite MOLYGREASE EP 3% grease shown)
Hypoid gear oil API GL-5, SAE 90 or 80W-90 – 2.8 L
(Mobilube HD Plus 80W-90 shown)
Terrain Tamer Swivel Housing Kit (SH7WB x1) with Spindle Bush & Bearing inc. Front Wheel Bearings includes aftermarket equivalent of Toyota Genuine Parts listed below:
(1x kit contains parts for both sides of vehicle)
Toyota Inner Axle Seal 90310-35010 x2
Toyota Steering Knuckle Bearing 90366-20003 x4 (upper and lower are the same)
Toyota Steering Knuckle Outer Seal 43239-60030 x2 (AKA wipers – felt)
Toyota Steering Knuckle Inner Seal 43238-60021 x2 (AKA wipers – rubber)
Toyota Steering Knuckle Inner Ring 43237-60060 x2 (AKA wipers - metal split ring)
Toyota Steering Knuckle Seal Cover 43241-60040 x4 (AKA wipers – retaining brackets)
Toyota Steering Knuckle Needle Roller Bearing 90364-33011 x2
Toyota Steering Knuckle Bush 90381-33001 x2 (half-length brass bush)
Toyota Knuckle Spindle Gasket 43435-60020 x2
Toyota Dust Seal Gasket 43436-60011 x2
Toyota Dust Seal 90313-93003 x2
Toyota Front Inner Wheel Bearing 90368-49084 x2
Toyota Front Hub Inner Oil Seal 90311-62001 x2
Toyota Front Outer Wheel Bearings 90368-45087 x2
Toyota Front Hub Claw Washer 90214-42030 x2 (AKA Thrust Washer)
Toyota Front Hub Adjusting Nut 43521-60011 x4 (AKA Hub Lock Nut)
Toyota Front Hub Adjusting Lock Washer 90215-42025 x2 (AKA Star Washer)
Toyota Front Drive Flange Gasket 43422-60060 x2
Tools:
Metric socket set - 10,12,14,17,19,21,24 mm required
Socket wrench with extension to suit above sockets
Breaker bar to suit above sockets
Torque wrench to suit above sockets
Drain pan (minimum 3L)
Jack (bottle or trolley)
Jack stands x2
Flathead screwdriver
Steel hammer (claw hammer)
Snap ring (circlip) pliers
Brass/Copper hammer
Vise-grips or pliers
54mm hub nut socket
Ball joint separator tool
Scissors or cutters (for plastic cable ties only)
Seal puller tool
Steel or brass drift – e.g., 6mm steel rod
Razor blade (e.g., Stanley knife blade)
Old toothbrush or wire brush
Crowbar
Wood blocks (large) x2
Bearing and seal driver set – 39.5, 44.5, 50, 59, 72, 81mm required
M10 x 1.25mm fine thread exhaust studs x2 (recommended)
8mm and 5/16” drill bits x2 (if not using above studs)
M8 bolt (standard coarse thread) x1
Spring tension gauge (not shown)
Inner axle seal offset driver mentioned in the video (Wits’ End):
Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Safety glasses
Ear plugs or earmuffs
Disposable gloves (multiple pairs)
Disclaimer: At 2nd Gear Low, we love working on cars, but we are not trained mechanics. We like completing maintenance and modifications to all sorts of cars and filming it for your entertainment, but we can’t promise that you won’t harm yourself, someone else, your car or your warranty by trying this. Talk to a qualified mechanic if you are ever unsure about any part of a job that you choose to try yourself.