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AF934
8. Slide the hub out of the knuckle and set aside.
9. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
knuckle to the A-arms. Discard the lock nuts.
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut
has been removed, it must be replaced with a new
lock nut.
10. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing the
A-arms to the frame; then remove the A-arms.
NOTE: If removing the upper right A-arm, it will
be necessary to disconnect the brake hose from
the A-arm.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all A-arm components using a pressure
washer.
2. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn
bushings.
3. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage,
wear, or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame
mounts and secure with the cap screws and new
lock nuts. Only finger-tighten at this time.
2. Slide the knuckle onto the drive axle and into posi-
tion on the A-arms; then secure the knuckle to the
A-arms with cap screws and new lock nuts.
Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to 50 ft-lb.
4. Apply grease on the drive axle splines; then install
the hub assembly onto the drive axle.
PR290
5. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten
only until snug.
6. Secure the brake caliper to the knuckle with two
new “patch-lock” cap screws (right side only).
Tighten the caliper to 20 ft-lb.
NOTE: Ensure that the brake hose is properly
routed and secured to the upper A-arm.
DE054A
7. Compress the hand brake lever and engage the
brake lever lock; then secure the hub nut (from
step 5) to the drive axle. Tighten to 200 ft-lb.
8. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to
secure the nut.
NOTE: If the cotter pin does not line up, always
tighten to the next alignment.
PR260
9. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a cap
screw and new lock nut. Tighten to 50 ft-lb.
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