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#46561 06/22/2005 5:59 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 384 | If you remember, my steering was tought because my thrust washer was balled up between the axle end and the top of the steering knuckle. We got it out and the steering seems fine. I don't think it is too loose. Do I need that thrust washer back in there enough to go thru the whole king pin replacement saga or will I be ok. Is bad tire wear the only penalty for not replacing the thrust washer or can I expect wear on the axle or some other part that will stop me?
55 1st Chev.
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#46562 06/22/2005 6:34 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | The shim or shims on top of the steering knuckle are used to adjust the vertical play. It should not exceed .005" . Generally you can feel play at about .005" between two parts but less than this you can't. If the play or clearance is too large, the bottom bearing will be damaged by the pounding that will occur. The bearing races are very hard and brittle. | | |
#46563 06/23/2005 5:45 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 384 | Truckernix,
Thanks for the informed answer. I might slide a feeler gauge in the check it. - Scott
55 1st Chev.
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