Removal

Fig. 8. Knuckle and Spindle Exploded View:

1. Remove the spindle and the right and left shaft and joint assembly.

2. Disconnect the steering linkage, if necessary, from the knuckle according to the procedures in Steering Linkage.

FIG. 9 Removing Steering Knuckle Nut:

3. Remove the cotter pin from the top ball joint stud. Loosen the nut on the top stud and the bottom nut inside the knuckle (Fig. 9). Remove the top nut.

4. Sharply hit the top stud with a plastic or rawhide hammer to free the knuckle from the axle arm. Remove and discard bottom nut. Use new nut upon assembly.

FIG. 10 Removing Camber Adjuster:

5. Remove camber adjuster by hand or if difficulty is encountered use Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F or equivalent (Fig. 10).

Note: The orientation of the camber adjuster to assure the same camber setting.

6. Place knuckle in vise and remove snap ring from bottom ball joint socket if so equipped.

7. Remove plug from C-Frame Assembly (T74P-4635-C) and replace with Plug (T8OT-3010-A4) or equivalent. (View A, Fig. 11.)

8. Assemble C-Frame Assembly and Receiving Cup (T8OT-3010-A2 for F-350 or D81T-3010-A for F-150 and F-250) as shown in View B, Fig. 11.

9. Turn forcing screw clockwise until ball joint is removed from steering knuckle.

FIG. 11 Upper Ball Joint Removal:

10. Assemble C-Frame Assembly and Receiving Cup (D81T-3010-A) or equivalent on upper ball joint and turn forcing screw clockwise until ball joint is removed.

NOTE: Always remove bottom ball joint first.