Tracker Off-Road 500S Service Manual page 26

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7. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
8. Using a suitable seal puller, remove both seals from
the knuckle. Note the two different seals.
PK124
9. Remove the snap ring securing the bearing in the
knuckle; then press the bearing out of the knuckle.
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CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, scoring, rusting, or pre-
mature wear.
3. Inspect the knuckle for cracks, breaks, or galling of
the bearing surface.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Using a suitable press and driver, press the bearing
into the knuckle until firmly seated; then install the
snap ring.
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2. Grease the bearing and seals; then using a suitable
sized seal driver, install both inner and outer seals.
The large lipped seal installs into the inner side of the
knuckle.
3. Install the knuckle to the upper and lower ball joints
and secure with the two cap screws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb
(47.6 N-m).
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4. Install the tie rod end onto the knuckle; then install
the washer and secure with the nut (coated with red
Loctite #271). Tighten to 30 ft-lb (40.8 N-m); then
install a new cotter pin and spread the pin.
NOTE: During assembling, new cotter pins should
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be installed.
5. Apply a small amount of molybdenum grease to the
hub splines.