MCi 102D Series Maintenance Manual page 14

102D SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
b. If a new shim pack must be used, select the
amount of shims that will give the least end play: 0.001
inch minimum to 0.025 inch maximum (0.025 mm to
0.635 mm).
c. Place a pry bar between the steering arm boss
and the axle beam. Lift the knuckle and slide the shim
pack between the top of the axle and the knuckle (Figure
30).
FIGURE 30. Adding a shim
d. Make sure to align the bores of the knuckle,
axle center, shims, seals, and thrust bearing. If these
parts are not aligned, installing the king pin will damage
parts.
e. Remove the pry bar .
6. Install the king pin according to the following
procedure (Figure 31):
a. Apply the specified lubricant to the bottom half
of the king pin.
01-FRONT AXLE
Make sure the word TOP" that is stamped on the king pin
is toward you.
the pin are aligned with the holes in the axle center.
bushing seal and shim pack. If the pin is difficult to install,
make sure all parts are aligned properly.
push the king pin into the bottom bushing. If necessary,
use a brass hammer to drive the king pin into the bushing.
Make sure the axle center, spindle and thrust bearing and
the bushing seal are aligned.
aligned with the holes in the axle center.
b. Install the king pin in the top of the knuckle.
FIGURE 31. Installing the king pin
c. Rotate the king pin to that the draw key slots in
CAUTION
Do not force the pin through the top bushing,
because this will damage the shims.
d. Push the king pin through the top bushing,
e. After the king pin is through the shim pack,
f. Make sure the draw key slots in the king pin are
August 2000
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