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4-98. STEERING KNUCKLE MAINTENANCE (Contd)
d. End Play Test
1.
Position dial indicator with magnetic stand on front axle housing (3) next to steering arm (2).
2.
Adjust dial indicator until pointer touches center of steering arm mounting plate (1). Note reading
on dial indicator pointer.
3.
Position prybar and jack stand under steering knuckle (4).
4.
Pry up on steering knuckle (4) and observe dial indicator reading.
a. If dial indicator reading is 0.004-0.014 in. (0.1-0.36 mm), steering knuckle end play is within
limits.
b. If dial indicator reading is 0.014 in. (0.36 mm), or greater, remove upper sleeve and install a
thicker spacer.
c. If dial indicator reading is less than 0.004 in. (0.1 mm), remove upper sleeve and install a thinner
spacer.
5.
Remove dial indicator from front axle housing (3).
6.
Remove prybar and jack stand from steering knuckle (4).
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