TM 9-2330-383-14&P
4-14. KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY (CONT)
e. Remove nut (15), washer (16) and taper pin (17).
f. Drive king pin (18) out with bearing preload tool or other suitable object to
avoid damage to king pin ends.
g. Remove axle (19), bearing (20) and shim (21) from knuckle assembly (22).
INSTALLATION
a. Apply grease to new bearing (20) and install bearing and knuckle assembly
(22) onto axle (19).
b. Insert body of bearing inserter tool (23) through lower portion of knuckle
assembly (22) and bearing (20) into axle; secure by inserting bearing
inserter tool T-handle (24) through tapered pin hole.
c. Start threaded handle into body of bearing inserter tool (23) until stop on
handle contacts lower surface of knuckle assembly (22).
d. Preload bearing by hand turning the threaded handle as much as possible.
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