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Wheel Knuckle: Installation

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  1. NOTE: The caster/camber adjustment sleeve must be removed and the axle bores and adjustment sleeve contact areas cleaned to ensure proper torque sequence. If not clean, damage to the ball joint, adjustment sleeve and/or axle bores can occur.
    NOTE: Failure to remove the caster/camber adjustment sleeve can result in a hard to steer condition.

    Remove the caster adjustment sleeve and thoroughly clean the axle bore and adjustment sleeve contact areas.

  2. Install the camber adjustment sleeve.
  3. Position the wheel knuckle onto the axle and install the nut onto the upper ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
  4. Apply threadlock and sealer to the threads of the lower ball joint and install the new nut onto the lower ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
  5. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 59 Nm (44 lb-ft).
  6. NOTE: Do not loosen the nut to install the cotter pin.

    Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 94 Nm (69 lb-ft) and install the cotter pin.

    • If necessary, tighten the nut until the cotter pin can be installed.
  7. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 204 Nm (150 lb-ft).
  8. Connect the tie-rod end to the wheel knuckle and install the nut and a new cotter pin.
    • Tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft). If necessary, tighten the nut until the cotter pin can be installed.
  9. Install the new main seal onto the axle shaft.
    1. Position the main seal onto the axle shaft.
    2. Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer/Remover and Wheel Knuckle Seal Installer, seat the main seal onto the axle shaft.
      Fig 1: Installing Main Seal Onto Axle Shaft
      G06776400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: The knuckle bore must be clean enough to allow the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer/Remover to seat completely by hand. Do not press or draw the wheel knuckle seal and axle shaft into place or damage to the seal may occur.
    NOTE: Do not apply any lubricant to the surface of the wheel knuckle bore.

    Position the axle shaft and main seal in to the wheel knuckle and axle housing.

  11. NOTE: F-450/F-550 shown, F-250/F-350 similar.

    Position the Wheel Knuckle Seal Installer onto the axle shaft and install the snap ring.

    Fig 2: Positioning Wheel Knuckle Seal Installer Onto Axle Shaft
    G06776401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. NOTE: F-450/F-550 shown, F-250/F-350 similar.

    Using the Drive Pinion Oil Seal Installer/Remover and Wheel Knuckle Seal Installer, install the wheel knuckle seal and axle shaft.

    Fig 3: Installing Wheel Knuckle Seal And Axle Shaft
    G06776402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB .
  14. If equipped, connect the pulse vacuum hub hose.
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