Removal and Installation Instructions
1. Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and nut.
2. To help prevent a tight steering condition, remove the lower
ball joint cotter pin and loosen the nut to the end of the
stud, but DO NOT remove.
3. Strike the inside of the spindle near the upper and lower ball
joints to break the spindle loose from the ball joint studs.
4. Remove the old bushing using a pitman arm puller or similar
tool.
5. Partially tighten the lower ball joint stud nut to 40 ft lbs.
6. Lubricate the New bushing and install bushing over the ball
joint stud. Place the old bushing on top of the new and tap
downward to seat the new bushing.
7. Using a 1-1/8" box wrench, rotate the bushing until desired
alignment is achieved. Position the lock ring into place using
the closest notch possible. Install the snap ring.
8. Place the old bushing over the new bushing again and tap the
bushing down as far as possible into the axle.
9. Install the upper ball joint stud nut and tighten to
85-100 ft lbs. Advance (DO NOT loosen) the nut to the next
castellation and install a new cotter pin.
10. Finish tightening the lower ball joint nut to 95-110 ft lbs.
Advance the nut to the next castellation and install a new
cotter pin.
11. Reinstall wheels, lower vehicle and road test.
NOTE:Excessive spindle turning effort or poor steering returnability
MAY be the result of not following the proper tightening sequence or
worn/bent ball joints.
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