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Steering Knuckle: Removal

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NOTE: Anytime steering linkage must be disconnected from steering knuckle, center steering wheel and linkage.
  1. Place steering wheel and front wheels in straight-ahead position. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove wheel hub. See HUB & WHEEL BEARINGS  . Remove torsion bar. See TORSION BAR  . Wire axle shaft aside. Remove and discard tie rod end cotter pin. Remove tie rod end-to-steering knuckle nut. Separate tie rod end from steering knuckle using Pitman Arm Puller (211-003).
  2. Remove and discard lower ball joint cotter pin. Remove lower ball joint nut. Using pitman arm puller, separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove upper ball joint-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. Separate upper ball joint from steering knuckle. Remove steering knuckle.
  3. Ensure main steering knuckle seal is not damaged. If main steering knuckle seal is damaged, remove and discard main steering knuckle seal using a drift. Clean main seal bore. Check main seal bore for damage, nicks, burrs or pitting.
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