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WT492A
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4. Remove the seals and sleeve and inspect for cracks,
nicks, or tears.
NOTE: Only remove the bushings if they must be
serviced.
5. Place the A-arm in a bench vise and using an appro-
priate tool, drive out and discard the bushings.
WT600
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all of the A-arm components in a parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Clean the ball joint opening of all residual Loctite,
grease, oil, or dirt.
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. Using a suitable press, press in the new bushing.
WT599
2. Place the A-arm in a bench vise and using a 16 mm
reamer, ream out the bushings.
WT596
3. 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.
4. Apply Loctite Primer “T” to the A-arm socket; then
apply Green Loctite #609 to the entire outside diame-
ter of the ball joint. Install the ball joint into the A-arm
and secure it with the snap ring.
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