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Removal (Bronco & F150)

  1. Remove spindle nuts and spindle. It may be necessary to tap spindle with rawhide or plastic hammer to break spindle loose. Remove spindle spindle, splash shield and axle shaft.
  2. Remove seal on top of needle bearing. Place spindle in a vise on the second step of the spindle. Wrap a shop towel around spindle or place in a brass-jawed vise to protect spindle from damage.
  3. Using Slide Hammer (D79P-100-A), Forcing Screw (D80L-100-B) and Collet (D80L-100-T) 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" from from Blind Hole Puller Set (D80L-100-A), remove needle bearing and seal from spindle bore.
  4. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Strike steering knuckle to release tie rod end from knuckle. Remove camber adjuster by hand, or if difficult, use Pitman Arm Puller (T64P-3590-F).
    NOTE: Note orientation of camber adjuster to assure the same camber setting.
  5. Place knuckle in vise and remove snap ring from bottom ball joint socket, if so equipped. Remove plug from "C" Frame (T74P-4635-C) and replace with Plug (T80T-3010-A4).
  6. Assemble "C" frame and Receiving Cup (D79P-3010-BG) on upper ball joint and turn forcing screw clockwise until ball joint is removed. ALWAYS remove bottom ball joint first.
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