Steering Knuckle Removal; Steering Knuckle Ball Studs; Lower Ball Stud Removal; Upper Ball Stud—Removal - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

2F-8 AXLES - FRONT HUBS
NOTE: If the universal joint binds when assembled,
tap the yoke lightly to relieve any pressure on the bear
ings at each end of the journal
(13) Install axle shaft.
STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL
NOTE: The open-end steering knuckle pivots on ball
studs. Ball stud replacement requires removal of the
axle shaft and steering knuckle (fig. 2F-6).
(1) Remove axle shaft.
(2) Disconnect tie-rod end at steering knuckle arm.
(3) Remove and discard lower ball stud jamnut (fig.
2F-7).
(4) Remove cotter pin from upper ball stud and
loosen stud nut until top edge of nut is flush with top of
stud.
(5) Unseat upper and lower ball studs using lead
hammer.
(6) Remove upper ball stud nut and steering
knuckle.
(7) Remove upper ball stud split ring seat using
Tool J-25158.
STEERING KNUCKLE BALL STUDS
Lower Ball Stud Removal
(1) Remove lower ball stud snap ring.
(2) Clamp knuckle assembly securely in vise with
upper ball stud pointing downward (fig. 2F-8).
(3) Attach Plate J-25211-1 to spindle mating surface
of knuckle assembly (fig. 2F-8).
(4) Position Button J-25211-3 on lower ball stud (fig.
2F-8).
(5) Assemble and install Puller J-25215 on steering
knuckle (fig. 2F-8). Hook one puller arm in Plate J-
25211-1 and hook opposite arm in knuckle.
(6) Tighten puller screw to press lower stud out of
knuckle.
(7) Remove tools used to press stud from knuckle.
Upper Ball Stud—Removal
(1) Remove both arms from Puller J-25215.
(2) Place Button J-25211-3 on upper ball stud (fig.
2F-9).
(3) On CJ and Scrambler models, install Adapter J-
25211-4 on nut-end of puller screw so adapter shoulder
faces nut-end of screw.
COTTER PIN
UPPER BALL
STUD NUT
^—"^ UPPER BALL STUD
SPLIT RING SEAT
AXLE YOKE
SEAL
SPINDLE
BEARING
STEERING
KNUCKLE
Rg. 2F-8 Steering Knoddi Conponntt
LOWER BALL
STUD JAMNUT
LOWER
BALL STUD
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