Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 309

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Fig. 3C-14K--Ball Stud A d ju stin g Sleeve
as shown in Figure 3C-15K. A fter torquing the nut, do
not loosen to install cotter pin, apply additional torque,
if necessary, to line up hole in stud with slot in nut.
5. If the tie rod and steering arm were removed:
a. Assemble the steering arm using the three
stud adapters and three new self-locking nuts. Torque the
nuts to 90 ft. lbs.
b. Assemble the tie rod to the knuckle arm.
Torque the tie rod nuts to 45 ft. lbs. and install cotter
pin.
KNUCKLE
K 30 (W IT H KING P IN S )
Rem oval (Fig. 3 C -1 6K )
1. Remove the hub and spindle as outlined earlier.
If necessary, tap lightly with a rawhide h a m m e r to free it
from the knuckle. Check bronze spacer located between
Fig. 3C-16K--Knuckle w ith King Pins
Fig. 3C-17K-Rem oving Spindle