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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Using a suitable press and driver, press the bearing
into the knuckle until firmly seated; then install the
snap ring.
WT327
WT331
2. Install the knuckle to the lower ball joint and secure
with a new “patch-lock” cap screw. Tighten to 35
ft-lb.
3. Slide the axle into the knuckle; then install the upper
ball joint and secure with a new “patch-lock” cap
screw. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
WS058
WS056A
4. Install the tie rod end and secure with the nut (coated
with red Loctite #263). Tighten to 30 ft-lb; then
install a new cotter pin and spread the pin.
NOTE: During assembling, new cotter pins should
be installed.
5. Install the hub assembly onto the axle; then secure
the hub using the hub nut.
WT451
6. Tighten the hub nut to 200 ft-lb; then install a new
cotter pin and spread the pin making sure the side of
the pin is flush to the hub nut.
WT275
NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should
always be used.
NOTE: If the cotter pin cannot be inserted due to
misalignment of the hole and the slots in the nut,
always tighten the nut until it is properly aligned.
7. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two new
“patch-lock” cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.