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4. Remove the brake caliper.
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
necessary.
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, gouges, rusting, or
premature 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 mak-
ing 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 50 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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