7-6
5. Remove the cap screws and lock nut securing
the shock absorber to the frame and lower
A-arm; then remove the shock absorber.
6. Remove the cap screws securing the boot guard
to the lower A-arm.
AF934
7. Slide the axle out of the knuckle and set aside.
8. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing
the knuckle to the A-arms. Discard the lock
nuts.
PR220A
NOTE: Never reuse a lock nut. Once a lock nut
has been removed, it must be replaced with a new
lock nut.
9. Remove the cap screws and lock nuts securing
the A-arms to the frame; then remove the
A-arms.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all A-arm components in parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect the A-arm for bends, cracks, and worn
bushings.
3. Inspect the frame mounts for signs of damage,
wear, or weldment damage.
INSTALLING
1. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame
mounts and secure with the cap screws and new
lock nuts. Finger-tighten only at this time.
2. Slide the knuckle onto the drive axle and into
position on the A-arms; then secure the knuckle
to the A-arms with cap screws and new lock
nuts. Tighten to specifications.
3. Tighten the hardware securing the A-arms to the
frame mounts (from step 1) to specifications.
4. Apply grease on the drive axle splines; then
install the hub assembly onto the drive axle.
PR221
5. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten to
specifications.
6. Install a new cotter pin and spread the pin to
secure the nut.
PR196
7. Secure the shock absorber to the frame with a
cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten to specifi-
cations.
8. Secure the shock absorber to the lower A-arm
with a cap screw and new lock nut. Tighten to
specifications.
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