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Instructions for the Mack & Volvo FXL Axle/K536M STEMCO Kaiser Qwik Kit
The following assembly instructions are recommended for completing the MACK & VOLVO FXL front steering axle king pin repair. This is a very unusual and unique designed axle in comparison to the majority of common axle assemblies. Reading and following these instructions is critical to successfully performing the king pin procedure!
•Set axle down on jack stands placing them under spring perches.
•Disconnect steering arms and remove grease fittings from top knuckle caps.
•Remove top and bottom caps.
•Remove nut from kingpin using an inch drive socket and breaker bar.
•Install kingpin removal tool ST90-1 on top of king pin.
(FIG. 1)
•Strike the removal tool with a large hammer to break kingpin loose from axle eye.
(FIG. 2)
•Remove the removal tool from kingpin.
•Using a suitable brass drift punch and hammer drive kingpin down through axle and spindle.
•Remove knuckle from axle.
•Remove lower seal from knuckle and discard. Clean knuckle thoroughly, so it is free of grease and dirt.
•Remove old nylon bushing from knuckle using a brass drift punch. Remove top bearing cup using a suitable steel drift punch.
•Measure the thickness of the bearing cup seat with a micrometer. (Measure in four places) Thickness
should be between .392 and
.394. If thickness is not within these specifations add the appropriate amount of shims to achieve this specifation or replace the spindle
•Inspect axle and knuckle for wear that might have been caused by faulty wheel bearings or kingpin components and replace if necessary.
•Install spiral bushing into lower knuckle bore.
•Coat the under ledge surface, in the area of the knuckle upper bearing, with grease. This allows the knuckle to slide onto the axle during later assembly. Clean all grease and dirt from axle eye thoroughly.
•Position a new lower seal on the knuckle (the white nylon insert inside the seal faces down against the knuckle). Do not coat lower seal with grease.
•Slide the knuckle onto the axle eye while pressing the lower seal down at the same
CONTINUED
GETTING HELP
USE THE STEMCO Kaiser TECHNICAL SERVICE LINE
888-854-6474
WARNING: STRIKING STEEL PARTS WITH HAMMERS CAN RESULT IN CHIP PROJECTILES, ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST
INJURY. STEMCO Kaiser IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY THAT MAY OCCUR DURING THIS PROCESS.
4641 Industrial Drive, Millington, MI 48746 • 888-854-6474 • Fax: 989-871-4640 www.stemcokaiser.com
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