Handling and assembly
Axle assembly
2018-9015-001
09-2016
5.5.5
Knuckle installation
2
1
3
5
4
7
8
9
10
11
13
12
6
● Remove the protective bags from the axle (1);
● Match the number written on the knuckle (2) with the number written on the
axle (1) end;
● Apply grade 2 PRECISION
TM
XL5 MOLY EP2 grease (or equivalent) on the
top and bottom inner ends of the pivot tube (3) and on the bearing (4);
● Slowly slide the knuckle (2) halfway over the pivot tube (3). Make sure the
bearing (4) and the O-ring (5) are well positioned;
● Cut and remove the tie wrap (6);
● Completely slide the knuckle (2) over the pivot tube (3);
● Place the pivot shaft (7) over the knuckle opening (8). Make sure there is one
hole on the top of the shaft (9) and two holes on the underside of the
shaft (7);
● Align the side hole (10) of the pivot shaft with the hole of the pivot tube (11).
Insert the shaft with a fiber hammer. Make sure the top of the pivot shaft (7)
is even with the top of the knuckle (2);
● Screw the jam nut (12) on the bolt (13). Keep a space of ⅛'' (3 mm) between
the jam nut (12) and the bolt (13) head;
● Screw the bolt (13) in the hole of the pivot tube (11) until the jam nut (12)
touches the pivot tube (3). Using two keys, hold the bolt (13) and lock the
jam nut (12) on the pivot tube (3);
● Repeat these steps for each knuckle.