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4. Remove the hub assembly. On the 4X, account for
the washer.
5. Remove the cotter pin and nut securing the tie rod
end to the knuckle; then remove the tie rod end from
the knuckle.
6. Remove and discard the cap screws securing the ball
joints to the knuckle.
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7. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then remove
the knuckle from the axle.
8. Remove the lower shock absorber eyelet from the
lower A-arm.
9. Remove the brakeline hose routing clips from the
upper A-arm; then remove the cap screws securing
the A-arms to the frame.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all A-arm components in parts-cleaning sol-
vent.
2. Clean the ball joint mounting hole of all residual
Loctite, grease, oil, or dirt for installing purposes.
3. Inspect the A-arm 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. 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 with the snap ring.
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2. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws. Only finger-tighten
at this time.
3. Route the brake hose along the upper A-arm and
secure with the two routing clips.
4. Secure the lower eyelet of the shock absorber to the
lower A-arm. Tighten nut to 40 ft-lb (head side).
5. Secure the A-arm assemblies to the frame mounts
(from step 2). Tighten the cap screws to 40 ft-lb.
6. Install the knuckle assembly onto the ball joints and
secure with new “patch-lock” cap screws. Tighten to
35 ft-lb.
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CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws or
damage to the threads will occur.
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