8-7
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5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
7. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball joints
in the knuckle.
8. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
9. Remove the snap ring from the knuckle; then remove
the bearing.
PR287A
PR288
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is nec-
essary.
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, gouges, rusting, or pre-
mature wear.
3. Inspect the knuckle for cracks, breaks, or porosity.
4. Inspect threads for stripping or damage.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Install the bearing; then install the snap ring making
sure it seats into the knuckle.
PR287A
2. Install the knuckle to the upper and lower ball joints
and secure with the two cap screws. Tighten to 35
ft-lb.
AF628D
3. Install the tie rod end and secure with the nut.
Tighten to 30 ft-lb; then install a new cotter pin and
spread the pin.
NOTE: During assembling, new cotter pins should
be installed.
AF618D
4. Apply a small amount of grease to the hub splines.
CAUTION
Use extreme care when removing the bearing. If the
bearing is allowed to fall, it will be damaged and will
have to be replaced.
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