13. Assemble in reverse order.
14. Pack the thrust bearing with grease.
NOTE: Refer to the
the thrust bearing or washers in your vehicle.
15. Tighten the king pin nut until there is 0.1 to 0.123 inches clearance as shown in the illustration
below.
NOTE: Refer to
regarding proper tightening of the spindle nut
16. Install new cotter pins.
17. Realign the wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
of the front wheels.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
20. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
21. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Replacement Parts
Replace Front Wheel Bearings
Steering
section for information regarding realignment
.100
.123
Yoke clearance after tightening the king pin
Front Axle
Page 15
section for the orientation of
for information