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INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVE PINION BEARING.
1. Very carefully engage the steering knuckle (1) from
the short axis of the universal joint to the axle fork.
1. Install the two outer rings of the bearing into the
housing.
2.
Install the thrust rings (9).
3. Before inserting the king pins, the bores of the axle
fork and the king pins are to be coated with MOLYKOTE
powder or paste.
4.
Install the king pins.
CAUTION
Clean contact surfaces between steering
lever and steering knucklebefore applying
LOCTITE.
5. Coat contact surfaces between steering lever and
steering knuckle with LOCTITE 270. Then install lever and
secure with screws coated with LOCTITE 262.
6. Apply Epple 33 to contact surface between steering
knuckle and top cover. Install cover and secure with
screws coated with LOCTITE 262.
7.
Install new grease fittings, if necessary.
2. Calculate the thickness of the spacer (3) using the
8. Grease steering knuckle bearing. See Lubrication
following procedure:
Chart.
a. Place the two inner rings of the roller bearings in
their outer rings. Measure dimension A.
