Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle Page 15
13. Assemble in reverse order.
14. Pack the thrust bearing with grease.
NOTE: Refer to the Replacement Parts section for the orientation of
the thrust bearing or washers in your vehicle.
15. Tighten the king pin nut until there is 0.1 to 0.123 inches clearance as shown in the illustration
below.
NOTE: Refer to Replace Front Wheel Bearings for information
regarding proper tightening of the spindle nut
16. Install new cotter pins.
17. Realign the wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the Steering section for information regarding realignment
of the front wheels.
18. Lower the vehicle.
19. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
20. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
21. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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Yoke clearance after tightening the king pin
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