Front axle/knuckles lubrication

1984 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
468,907 MILES
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How are the front axle steering knuckles lubricated? I don't see any grease zerks. There is a small square plug on top of each knuckle but the fluid seeping out around the seals seems to be differential fluid. Are these knuckles lubed from the front axle or have their own fill?
Feb 18, 2012 at 12:34 AM
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as long as the boot isnt broken your good the lube is inside.
Feb 18, 2012 at 12:39 AM
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