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Stemco kaiser king pin cross1/26/2024 ![]() ![]() ![]() (For Lip Seal installation tips see Tech Tip # ) Use a brass hammer or dead blow hammer to pound seal into spindle eye until the driver is flush with the bottom of the spindle eye. Install seal on end of driver with beveled edge of the seal facing out. Use an “ST” series STEMCO Kaiser bushing driver (Part # ST70-7 if 12k axle) Use a brake hone in a hand drill to lightly hone the axle eye until smooth.ĭo not over hone. Use a micrometer and T-gauge to determine whether they meet specs Step 5 Hone the Axle and Spindle Eyes Gauge the spindle eyes to determine if they are out of round. K122E and 70.122.05 kits come with a No-Go gauge and Tech Tip #100 inside that explains the procedure. Gauge the axle eye to determine if it is out-of-round. This could result in damaging the spindle eyes beyond repair. The bushing will push out the seal where applicable.ĭo not use a punch or chisel. Using an “ST” Series STEMCO Kaiser bushing driver and a brass hammer or dead blow hammer, pound the bushings out of the spindle eyes. Step 3 Remove King Pin Bushings and Seals Remove spindle and repeat process on the opposite side of the truck.Ĭlean up axle eyes and spindles for inspection. Step 2 Disassemble the Wheel End and King Pins If there is 0.010” movement or more, the king pin needs to be replaced. With the wheel end and tire intact, place a pry bar under the tire and pry the tire up and down while measuring the amount the needle swings in the dial indicator. Step 1 Determine if the Vehicle Needs King PinsĪttach magnetic mounted dial indicator to the top of the axle with the dial indicator resting on the spindle eye to check horizontal movement. ![]()
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