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FRONT SUSPENSION AND WHEELS
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Fig. 221 - Reaming kingpin bushings.
1. Reamer A. 90316.• 2. Reamer handle.
After installation, reface bushings
by
means of
leamer A. 90316
(fig.
221) to reset the specified
bore of .5908" to .5922" (15.Ql6 to 15.043 rom).
Use gauge A. 96005 and check kingpin housing
for distortion; replace the housing if distortion is
evident.
STEERING KNUCKLES
AND WHEEL HUBS
Inspection and Repair.
Thoroughly check the knuckle arm for evidence
of cracks and renew it, if necessary.
Knuckle arm contact faces to bearing cones
should be perfectly smooth and free from signs of
seizure.
Fig. 222 - Pulling outer bearing cup.
1. Puller A. 47026/1. - 2. Puller bell. - 3. Bearing cup.
Both upper thrust washers, snap ring and lower
thrust washer should not be worn, otherwise replace
them.
Lower thrust washers for service come in the
thicknesses tabulated on foot of page.
No appreciable clearance should be felt, on
installation, between steering knuckle and kingpin
housing after upper and lower thrust washers have
been set.
U
clearance must be corrected, replace lower
thrust washer by a thinner or a thicker one.
Check the condition of roller bearings, « 0
I)
ring
and hub inner faces.
Replace damaged or otherwise unserviceable
items.
Pull outer roller bearing cup using tool A. 47026/1
(fig.
222).
Extract inner bearing cup by means of tool
A. 47026/1 in conjunction
with
item /2
(fig.
224).
THICKNESS OF STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER THRUST WASHERS
o.
S.
U. S.
Washer.
Stand.
I
in
.0020
.0039
.0059
.0079
.0098
.0118
.0020
.0039
rom
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.05
0.10
in
.0977
.0997
.1016
.1036
.1056
.1076
.1095
.0957
.0938
rom
2.482
2.532
2.582
2.632
2.682
2.732
2.782
2.432
2.382
Thkss
.
in
.0984
.1004
.1023
.1043
.1063
.1083
.1102
.0964
.0945
rom
2.500
2.550
2.600
2.650
2.700
2.750
2.800
2.450
2.400
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