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INSTALLING
1. Apply Loctite Primer “T” to the A-arm socket; then
apply green Loctite #609 to the entire outside diame-
ter of the ball joint. Install the ball joint into the A-arm
and secure with the snap ring.
AF616D
2. Install the A-arm assemblies into the frame mounts
and secure with the cap screws. Only f inger-tighten at
this time.
AF610D
3. Route the brake hose through the upper A-arm shock
absorber mount.
AF627D
4. Secure the lo wer eyelet of the shock absorber to the
lo wer A-arm. Tighten nut to 20 ft-lb.
5. Secure the A-arm assemblies to the frame mounts
(from step 2). T ighten the cap screws to 35 ft-lb.
6. Install the knuckle assembly onto the ball joints and
secure with cap scre ws. Tighten to 35 ft-lb.
AF628D
7. Install the tie rod end and secure with the nut (coated
with red Loctite #271). Tighten to 30 ft-lb; then install
a new cotter pin and spread the pin to secure the nut.
NOTE: During assembly, new cotter pins should be
installed.
AF618D
8. Apply grease to the hub and drive axle splines; then
install the hub assembly onto the dri ve axle.
PR290A
9. Secure the hub assembly with the nut. Tighten only
until snug.
10. Secure the brake caliper holder to the knuckle with
two new “patch-lock” cap scre ws. Tighten to 20 ft-lb.
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