1997 Ford F-250/350/Super Duty Steering Knuckle Removal Installation

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 25-03-2011

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Removal 1. Remove the front wheel spindle (3105) and the right and left shaft and joint assembly. Refer to Spindle, RH and LH Shaft and Joint Assembly in the Removal and Installation portion of this section. 2. Disconnect the steering linkage, if necessary, from the knuckle. Refer to Section 11-03 in the Body, Chassis Manual. Steering Knuckle Installation 3. Remove the cotter pin from the stud of the front suspension upper ball joint (3049). Loosen the nut on the top stud and the bottom nut inside the steering knuckle. 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. 5. NOTE: Note the orientation of the camber adjuster to make sure of the same camber setting. Remove camber adjuster by hand or, if difficulty is encountered, use Pitman Arm Puller T64P-3590-F. 6. Place steering knuckle in vise and remove snap ring from bottom ball joint socket if so equipped. 7. Remove plug from U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C and replace with Plug T80T-3010-A4 (part of 4WD Ball Joint Tool Set T80T-3010-A). 8. Assemble U-Joint Tool T74P-4635-C and Receiving Cup T80T-3010-A2 (part of 4WD Ball Joint Tool Set T80T-3010-A). 9. NOTE: Always remove front suspension lower ball joint first. Turn forcing screw clockwise until front suspension lower ball joint is removed from steering knuckle. 10. Repeat procedure and remove front suspension upper ball joint. Installation 1. Clean steering knuckle bore and insert front suspension lower ball joint as straight as possible. 2. NOTE: If ball joint cannot be installed to the proper depth, realign Receiving Cup T80T-3010-A3. To replace the front suspension lower ball joint, assemble U-Joint Tool, Receiving Cup T80T-3010-A3 (part of 4WD Ball Joint Tool Set T80T-3010-A) and Installing Cup from Ball Joint Adapter Set D81T-3010-A or equivalent.

2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport HUB & STEERING KNUCKLE Removal Installation

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Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 19-03-2011

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Removal 1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove shock absorber. See LOWER CONTROL ARM & BALL JOINT . Remove hub grease cap. Remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness clamp from steering knuckle. Remove brakeline bracket from steering knuckle. Remove the bolt and separate the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle. Using Special Tool (09023-00100), disconnect the brake tube from the front disc brake caliper assembly. Remove the bolt and separate the brake tube bracket from the steering knuckle. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake caliper assembly. Remove rotor. 2. On 4WD models, using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the front axle hub grease cap. Remove the cotter pin and a lock cap. Remove the front axle hub nut. On all models, remove the nut and separate the stabilizer link assembly from the steering knuckle. Remove the cotter pin. Using Special Tool (09628- 62011), separate the tie rod end sub-assembly from the steering knuckle. 3. Remove 2 lower ball joint bolts, and disconnect lower ball joint. Remove upper ball joint, cotter pin and retaining nut. Using ball joint separator, separate upper ball joint from knuckle. On 4WD models, using a plastic hammer, separate the front axle hub from the front drive shaft. Remove the front axle hub sub- assembly. On all models, remove steering knuckle with hub. Installation To install, reverse removal procedure. Clean bolt threads. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Depress brake pedal several times. Check front wheel alignment. Ensure ABS speed sensor has a good signal.

1999 Toyota RAV4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

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Filed Under (Toyota) by admin on 17-03-2011

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NOTE: BALL JOINT CHECKING NOTE: See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT. Ball joint must be removed for the following checking procedure. See LOWER CONTROL ARM and BALL JOINTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove ball joint and place in vise, with ball joint stud pointing upward. Flip stud back and forth about 5 times. Reinstall the ball joint nut. Place torque wrench on ball joint nut and turn nut continuously 1 turn every 2 to 4 seconds. Read torque measurement on 5th turn. See BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. If torque is not within specification, replace ball joint. WHEEL BEARING CHECKING NOTE: Wheel bearings are not adjustable. Whenever bearings are removed, replace with NEW bearings, races and oil seals. 1. Remove front wheel. Remove brake caliper and disc. Support caliper out of way. Using dial indicator placed near center of axle hub, check backlash by moving hub in bearing shaft direction. If backlash exceeds .002″ (.05 mm), replace bearing. 2. Check deviation at axle hub surface, outside of hub bolt by moving hub with twisting motion. If deviation is more than .002″ (.05 mm), replace bearing. Reinstall disc, brake caliper and front wheel. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 .

2007 Hyundai Accent Precision Sport Shifter Installation Instructions

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Filed Under (Hyundai) by admin on 12-03-2011

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DISASSEMBLY STEP 1. Unscrew knob and remove spring. Unsnap shift boot from neck of shifter. STEP 2. Lift up small carpet piece in rear of console. Remove bolt holding console to the car. TOOLS: Socket drive Extension 10mm socket STEP 3. Unclip (2) side panels from the front of the console. STEP 4. Remove (2) bolts securing console to center dash. TOOLS: Socket drive Extension 10mm socket STEP 5. Remove cigarette lighter/12V accessory panel and unclip wiring harness from terminals. Tabs on harness connections must be pressed to release grasp on electrical terminals. TOOL: Trim Panel Removal Tool STEP 6. Unclip trim piece near parking brake. TOOL: Trim Panel Removal Tool STEP 7. Remove console from car. STEP 8. Remove clip holding cable to shifter and slide cable off of pin. TOOL: Trim Panel Removal Tool STEP 9. Unclip ball-joint attachement on lower cable by spreading spring retainer. STEP 10. Unscrew (4) bolts from shifter base. TOOLS: Socket drive Extension 12mm socket 4 STEP 11. Gently pry edges of shifter retainers to allow removal from shifter base. TOOL: Screwdriver STEP 12. Remove shifter base from car. STEP 13. Slide out metal inserts from base bushings and remove rubber bushing. Repeat for all 4 corners. TOOL: Screwdriver STEP 14. Carefully cut off push-nut. TOOLS: Safety Glasses Rotary-tool w/ cut-off wheel STEP 15. Remove side arm assembly and spring from shifter base. Note orientation of spring. STEP 16. Squeeze locking tabs of shifter collar towards the center of the base. NOTE: It may be helpful to use a wide-blade screwdriver to pry tabs inward. Use caution not to excessively damage tabs. TOOLS: Pliers Wide-blade screwdriver STEP 17. Remove shifter collar. STEP 18. Remove rubber retaining ring.

2001 Ford Expedition Lower Ball Joint Removal and Installation

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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 11-03-2011

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02. 2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04. 3. CAUTION: Do not allow the disc brake caliper to hang suspended from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support. Remove the caliper support bracket bolts, then position the caliper support bracket and brake caliper aside. 4. Disconnect the front anti-lock brake sensor (ABS) wire assembly. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector. Unclip the ABS harness routing clips. 5. Remove the tie-rod castellated nut. 1. Remove and discard the cotter pin. 2. Remove and discard the castellated nut. 6. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the tie-rod from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle will result. CAUTION: Do not damage the tie-rod boot when installing the special tool. Using the special tool, separate the tie-rod end from the front wheel knuckle. 7. Using a suitable jack, support the front suspension lower arm. 8. Remove the lower ball joint castellated nut. 1. Remove and discard the cotter pin. 2. Remove and discard the castellated nut. 9. Using the special tool, separate the front wheel knuckle from the suspension lower arm. Then, loosely reinstall the castellated nut. 10. Remove the upper ball joint castellated nut. 1. Remove and discard the cotter pin. 2. Remove and discard the castellated nut. 11. CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint boot when installing the special tool. Using the special tool, separate the front wheel knuckle from the front suspension upper arm. 12. Remove the hand-tightened lower ball joint castellated nut, then remove the front wheel knuckle. 13. Remove the snap ring from the ball joint. Discard the snap ring. 14. Using a suitable tool, remove the ball joint.