Symptoms
Grease sludge leaking from the steering knuckles where axle grease has got past the seals.
The fix, step by step
- Pull the hub, spindle and Birfield, remove the knuckle caps and bearings, replace the inner axle seal, knuckle bearings and wiper seals, then repack and reassemble.
- Top shims set knuckle-bearing preload.
- On 1981 trucks, check whether the factory steering recall parts were fitted.
Tools & part numbers
- Spring scale
- seal driver
- Cruiser Corps kit 595-102 or 514-109
- knuckle shim and gasket kit 595-101
- moly grease
Where to buy the parts
Knuckle rebuild kit (Japanese), FJ40/45/55/60/62 1975–90Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
Steering knuckle wiper kit, OEM (1958–90)Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
Front axle Birfield (inner axle) seal, 1968–90Cruiser Corps ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.