Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 311

Fig. 3C-24K- In sta llin g Grease Retainer
grease retainer, and seal all at the same time, as shown
in Figure 3C-23K. Discard seal and replace with new one
at time of assembly. If' grease retainer is dam aged,
replace with new one at time o f assembly.
Installation
CAUTION: See CAUTION on page 1 o f this
section regarding the fasteners in the following
steps.
1. Assemble new grease retainer and lower king
pin bearing cup, using J-7817, as shown in Figure 3C-
24K.
2. Fill the area in grease retainer with specified
grease, then grease the b earing cone and install. Install
Fig. 3C -26K --lnstalling Upper King-Pin
new lower king pin b earing oil seal, using J-22281, as
shown in Figure 3C-25K.
N OTE: Do not distort oil seal. It will protrude
slightly from the surface o f yoke flange when fully
installed.
3. Install upper king-pin, using J-26871 as shown
in Figure 3C-26K. Torque to 500-600 ft. lbs.
4. Assemble felt seal to king pin, assemble knuckle,
assemble tapered bushing over king pin. as shown in
Figure 3C-27K.