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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
Page 7
REPLACE THE KING PINS AND
BUSHINGS
There are different types of king pin bushings depending
on the configuration of your vehicle.
•
Bronze bushings in the axle beam.
•
Bronze bushings in the steering knuckle.
•
Metal backed teflon bushings in the axle beam
or suspension arm.
NOTE: Bronze bushings must be reamed or broached
to the proper diameter after they are pressed
into the axle beam or steering knuckle.
Refer to the illustration below for the type of bushing in
your vehicle.
Failure to correctly broach or ream bronze
bushings may result in steering difficulty
and loss of control of the vehicle causing
severe bodily injury and /or property
damage.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack
stands, of adequate capacity to lift and
support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting
and support devices of rated load capacity
may result in severe bodily injury.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF”
position, then remove the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the
center “OFF” position.
3. Confirm the electric park brake is set.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to
prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and
negative cables at the batteries.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to
Replace
the Steering Knuckle
for information regarding
removing the steering knuckle.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the tie rod or
drag link for this procedure.
8. Press the king pin bushings out from the axle,
steering knuckle or suspension arm.
9. Press new bushings into the axle, steering knuckle
or suspension arm.
a) Ream or broach bronze bushings to 1.128
inches.
10. Inspect the king pin for damage or wear. If any
damage or wear is noted then the king pin must
be replaced.
11. Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: Refer to Replace the Steering Knuckle for
information on installing the steering knuckle.
NOTE: It is recommended that the thrust washers or
bearing be replaced whenever replacing the
king pin bushings. Refer to the
Replacement Parts
section for the
orientation of the bearing or washers in your
vehicle.
12. Grease the bushings (bronze only).
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
15. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.