Steering Knuckle: Installation
- Install steering knuckle. Install nut onto 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, tighten nut and install NEW cotter pin. Position axle shaft into axle housing. Coat adjusting bolt with a dry adhesive whenever backed off or removed. Install torsion bar adjusting bolt.
- To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Adjust ride height. See RIDE HEIGHT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Tighten remaining bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Before driving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to restore normal pedal position.