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10-3. STEERING KNUCKLE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
f. If reading is less than 0.004 in. (0. 10 mm), perform steps 3 through 12 for removing spacer (9)
and replacing with thinner spacer (9). Repeat measurement of steering knuckle (1) end play in
steps a., b., c., and d. of step 2 of this task.
g. If reading is more than 0.014 in. (0.36 mm), perform steps 3 through 12 for removing spacer (9)
and replacing with thicker spacer (9). Repeat measurement of steering knuckle (1) end play in
steps a., b., c., d., and e. of step 2 of this task.
3.
Remove four nuts (6), lockwashers (5), bracket (7), spring (8), and steering arm (3) from steering
knuckle (1). Discard lockwashers (5).
4.
Remove four bushings (4) from steering arm (3). Discard bushings (4).
5.
Using two puller screws, remove spacer (9) and sleeve (2) from steering knuckle (1). Discard
spacer (9).
6.
Lubricate sleeve (2) and upper kingpin (11) with GAA grease. Cover contact flange of sleeve (2) with
a bead of sealing compound.
7.
Place sleeve (2) over studs (10) of steering knuckle (1) and upper kingpin (11). Use two nuts (6) to
hold sleeve (2) in position on upper kingpin (11) and steering knuckle (1).
8.
Remove two nuta (6) from sleeve (2).
9.
Place a bead of sealing compound on upper surface of sleeve (2).
10.
Place spacer (9), steering arm (3), bracket (7), and spring (8) over steering knuckle (1). Bracket (7)
is positioned over inner rear stud.
11.
Install four new bushings (4) over studs (10) on steering knuckle (1).
12.
Install steering arm (3) and bracket (7) on steering knuckle (1) with four new lockwashers (5) and
nuts (6). Tighten nuts (6) 185-235 lb-ft (251-319 Nm).
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