Front Axle
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MR-380-05
RE-380-36 & RE-380-48
REPLACE KING PIN/BUSHINGS
There are different types of king pin bushings depending on the configuration of your vehicle. This is a generic
procedure that covers all three types of bushings. Refer to the illustration below for the type of bushing in your vehicle.
•
Bronze bushings in the axle beam.
•
Bronze bushings in the steering knuckle.
• Metal backed Teflon bushings in the axle beam or suspension arm.
Note: Bronze bushings must be reamed or broached to the proper diameter after they are pressed into the
axle beam or steering knuckle.
Note: It is recommended that the thrust washers or bearings should be replaced whenever replacing the king
pin bushings or king pins. Refer to the Replacement Parts section for the orientation of the bearing or
washers in your vehicle.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to Replace the Steering Knuckle for information regarding removing the
steering knuckle.
3: Press the king pin bushings out from the axle, steering knuckle or suspension arm.
4: Press new bushings into the axle, steering knuckle or suspension arm. If equipped with bronze bushings,
ream or broach the bushings per specification listed at the end of this chapter..
5: Inspect the king pin for damage or wear. If any damage or wear is noted then the king pin must be replaced.
6: Reassemble in reverse order.
Note: Refer to Replace the Steering Knuckle for information on installing the steering knuckle.
7: Grease the bushings (bronze only).
8: Lower the vehicle.
9: Reconnect the batteries.
10: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
11: Release the park brake and test drive.
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Summary of Contents for RE-380-36
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Page 12: ...Page 12 MR 380 05 Introduction RE 380 36 RE 380 48 Notes...
Page 28: ...Lubrication Page 28 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 MR 380 05 Notes...
Page 55: ...Transaxle SD Page 55 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48...
Page 65: ...Steering Page 65 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 Exploded View of Steering Gear...
Page 89: ...Wire Diagram Page 89 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 RE 380 36 RE 380 48...
Page 90: ...Wire Diagram Page 90 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 Notes...
Page 102: ...Tires Wheels Page 102 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 MR 380 05 Notes...
Page 114: ...Replacement Parts Page 114 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 GT TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REAR...
Page 118: ...Replacement Parts Page 118 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 BATTERY...
Page 120: ...Replacement Parts Page 120 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 BRAKES BRAKE LINES...
Page 144: ...Replacement Parts Page 144 MR 380 05 RE 380 36 RE 380 48 STEERING LINKAGE...
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