MCi 102D Series Maintenance Manual page 15

102D SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
NOTE: Do not drive the draw keys into the knuckle
until after the end play is checked and adjusted.
Figure 32. Seating Draw Keys
7. Install the top draw key in front of the axle center.
Install the bottom of the draw key behind the axle center.
Make sure the key goes through the slot in the pin. Lightly
tap the draw keys into the axle center (Figure 32).
8. Check the knuckle's end play according to one of
the following procedures:
Procedure 1: Checking end play with the wheel not
installed on the spindle
a. Hit the top boss of the knuckle with a rubber
mallet to move all parts in position.
b. Turn the knuckle to the straight (forward)
position.
c. Attach a dial indicator: Put the indicator's base
on the knuckle assembly. Put the indicator's tip on the
center of the king pin. Move the dial indicator to the zero"
position (Figure 33).
01-FRONT AXLE
measure end play:
Put a pry bar between the knuckle and the top of the
axle center. Put the knuckle upward and measure the end
play (Figure 34).
Figure 33. Dial Indicator Installation
d. Use one of the following procedures to
Figure 34. Measuring End Play
WARNING
If you are using a hydraulic jack to measure end
play, use safety stands to support the axle.
Otherwise the axle can fall and cause serious
personal injury.
August 2000
Date
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