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PR785A
Steering Knuckles
REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel and retaining plate.
2. Remove the nut securing the hub.
3. Remove the brake caliper.
4. Remove the hub assembly.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
6. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball joints
in the knuckle.
PR193
7. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
8. Remove the snap ring securing the bearing in the
knuckle; then press the bearing out of the knuckle.
PR289
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, scoring, rusting, or pre-
mature wear.
3. Inspect the knuckle for cracks, breaks, or galling of
the bearing surface.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Using a suitable press and driver, press the bearing
into the knuckle until firmly seated; then install the
snap ring.
PR292A
PR289
2. Install the knuckle to the upper and lower ball joints
and secure with the two cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-
lb.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the sup-
port stand to avoid injury.
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