Chevrolet Light Duty Truck 1973 Service Manual page 213

BALL JOINT ADJUSTMENT
Front axle ball joint adjustment is generally necessary
only when there is excessive play in steering, irregular
wear on tires or persistent loosening of the tie rod is
observed.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist then place jack stands just
inside of front springs.
2. Disconnect connecting rod and tie rod to allow
independent movement of each steering knuckle.
HUB CAP DRIVE GEAR
SNAP RING
PRESSURE SPRING
MAINTENANCE A N D ADJUSTMENTS
BALL STUD ADJUSTING SLEEVE
STEERING ARM
SPINDLE
THRUST WASHER
SLINGER
Fig. 51—Steering Knuckle and Hub Assembly
3. At top of knuckle, apply torque wrench to one of
the steering arms attaching stud nuts, then check
torque necessary to turn the steering knuckle.
Maximum torque should be: 20 ft. lbs. for Axle 44-B
NOTE: Knuckle should tarn smoothly
through turning arc but have no vertical end
play.
SNAP RING
FR O N T SU S PEN SIO N
BALL SOCKET
BALL SOCKET
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