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3. Inspect the A-arms for bends, cracks, and worn bush-
ings.
4. Inspect the ball joint mounting holes for cracks or
damage.
5. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage, wear,
or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Insert the sleeve into the A-arm and apply molybde-
num grease to the inside of the seals. Install the seals
on the A-arm.
2. Apply Loctite Primer “T” to the A-arm socket; then
apply Green Loctite #609 to the entire outside diam-
eter of the ball joint. Install the ball joint into the
A-arm and secure it with the snap ring.
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3. Install the lower A-arm into the frame mounts and
secure it with the cap screw and new lock nut.
Tighten to 40 ft-lb.
4. Install the upper A-arm to the frame with the cap
screw and new lock nut. Finger-tighten only at this
point.
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5. Route the brakeline hose above the upper A-arm and
secure it with the clips. Tighten to 30 in.-lb.
6. Install the knuckle on the lower ball joint using a
new “patch-lock” cap screw. Finger-tighten only at
this time. With the axle going through the center of
the knuckle, rotate it upward and secure the upper
A-arm to the knuckle using a new “patch-lock” cap
screw. Tighten the cap screws to 35 ft-lb.
WS058
7. Install the tie rod end and secure it with the castle
nut. Tighten to 30 ft-lb; then install a new cotter pin
and spread the pin to secure the nut.
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8. Install the hub assembly and secure it with the hub
nut. Tighten to 200 ft-lb and install the new cotter
pin. Spread the pin to secure the nut.