Symptoms
Grease sludge leaking from the steering knuckles.
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; follow the factory service manual for the spec.
Tools & part numbers
- Spring scale
- seal driver
- Cruiser Corps kit 595-102 or 514-109 (to 1/1990)
- knuckle shim and gasket kit 595-101
- moly grease
Where to buy the parts
Knuckle rebuild kit, 9/1975–12/1989 4x/5x/6x/7x disc axle (FA7590) — check VIN on 1990 trucksCruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
Inner axle seal, FJ40/55/60/62 (FA33085OEM)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
Knuckle wiper kit, 4x/5x/6x (FA60020)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
Red-i MOLY grease, 14 ozCruiserTeq ↗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.