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Removing the Front Axle Assembly
To remove and install the front axle assembly, follow the procedure below:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
3. Reomve both front wheels.
4. Remove the left and right rod ends from the steering knuckles.
5. Remove the front axle pivot pin nut and remove the front axle assembly from
the frame.
6. Install in reverse order.
7. Lower the vehicle and test drive.
Aligning the Front Wheels
To adjust the front wheel toe-in, follow the procedure below:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Turn the front wheels so that they are in the straight ahead position.
3. Measure the distance between the centers at the front of the tires.
4. Measure the distance between the centers at the front of the tires.
5. Adjust the tie rods so that the distance is the same at the front and rear of
the tires.
6. Test drive.
Replace the King Pins or Bushings
To replace the king pins or bushings, follow the procedure below:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
3. Remove the wheel from the front axle.
4. Remove the king pin and tie the steering knuckle out of the way..
5. Drive the king pin bushings out from the axle end.
6. Press the new bushings into the axle end.
7. Install the king pin and wheel.
8. Lower the vehicle and test drive.
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