Removal (Forged Front "I" Beam Axle)
- Raise vehicle and support under front axle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove brake caliper from mount and wire it up out of the way. Remove brake rotor and brake dust shield. Disconnect tie rod end from spindle using Tie Rod Remover (3290-C).
- Remove nut and lock washer from locking pin. Tap out locking pin. Remove upper and lower pin grease plugs. Drive kingpin out from the top of the axle using pin punch and modified plug as a guide. Remove spindle and thrust bearing. Knock out the kingpin seal.