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Steering Knuckle: Installation

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  1. Install steering knuckle onto the axle housing. Install nut on lower ball joint finger tight. Install insert and nut onto upper ball joint finger tight. Tighten lower ball joint, then upper ball joint retaining nuts. Install NEW cotter pin. DO NOT loosen nut to install cotter pin. Install tie rod end onto steering knuckle, tighten nut, and install NEW cotter pin.
  2. Using Knuckle Seal Installer (205-429) and Driver (T83T-3132-A1), install NEW main seal onto axle shaft. See Fig 1. Position axle shaft into axle housing. Using Knuckle Seal Installer and Driver, install main seal into steering knuckle. See Fig 2.
  3. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Perform wheel end vacuum leak test. See WHEEL END VACUUM LEAK TEST  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Tighten remaining bolts and nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Before driving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to restore normal pedal position.
Fig 1: Installing Main Seal Onto Axle Shaft
G99A08162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Installing Main Seal Into Steering Knuckle
G99C08163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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