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10-3. STEERING KNUCKLE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
b. Cleaning and Inspection
1..
For general cleaning instructions, refer to para. 2-8.
2.
For general inspection instructions, refer to para. 2-9.
Inspect steering arm (1) for cracks, leaks, and bends. Replace steering arm (1) if cracked, broken,
3.
or bent.
4.
Inspect steering knuckle (3) for cracks, breaks, and bends; stripped, broken, and damaged studs (2)
and (4). Replace studs (2) or (4) if damaged, refer to para. 2-10. Replace steering knuckle (3) if
cracked, broken, or bent.
Inspect stop screw (5) for breaks and bends. Replace stop screw (5) if bent or broken.
5.
Inspect two sleeves (6) for nicks, scratches, scoring, and worn or damaged bushings (7). Measure
6.
inside diameter of sleeves (6). Refer to table 10-1, Steering Knuckle and Steering Arm Wear Limits
for measurements. Replace sleeves (6) or bushings (7) if damaged or worn.
NOTE
Perform steps 7 through 9 if bushing requires replacement.
7.
Using arbor press and bearing remover/replacer, remove bushing (7) from sleeve (6). Discard
bushing (7).
8.
Position new bushing (7) on sleeve (6). Using arbor press and bearing remover/replacer, install
bushing (7) in sleeve (6).
9.
Measure inside diameter of new bushing (7). Replace or ream bushing (7) if inside diameter is not
within 1.500-1.501 in. (38. 10-38.13 mm).
Inspect kingpins (8) of axle housing (9) for nicks, cracks, pitting, scoring, and wear. Measure outside
10.
diameter of kingpins (8), refer to table 10-1, Steering Knuckle and Steering Arm Wear Limits, for
measurements. Repair minor defects with five mill file or crocus cloth. Replace axle housing (9) if
kingpins (8) are damaged or worn.
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