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KAISER KING PIN STEERING SPINDLE CONVERSION FOR FORD AND MACK - Page 1 of 2
* Use established procedures for teardown. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
STEERING KNUCKLE PREPARATION
1. Drive out old bushings with a bushing driver.
2. Remove grease fittings and clean out grease ports. (side spindle grease only)
3. Clean spindle bores and wipe dry.
4. Remove burrs from each bore including the bores on the axle.
CAUTION: Nylon bushing applications - after removing the bushings, measure the spindle bores for excessive wear. KAISER Qwik Kit cannot correct worn spindle bores.

KAISER Qwlk Kit SPINDLE CONVERSION INSTALLATION

1. End plates must fit the surface above the bore for a good seal. Grind edge of end plates to fit the contour of the surface.
2. Drilling and tapping spindle.

  • Use end plate as a template for hole location. Locate holes with a center punch before drilling. (Each spindle top and bottom).
  • Use a 5/32' drill. Drill hole about 1/2' deep and blow out chips.
  • Tap each hole with a 10/32" two fluted tap. Check threads with a cap screw from kit before assembly.

    • DO NOT PRESS OR DRIVE SPIRAL BUSHING INTO BORE. Bushing will shear the corner of the bore and set up a burr as the bushing enters. The bushing will not seat properly and will fall prematurely.
    INSTALLING SPIRAL STEEL BUSHINGS
    1. Wipe a small amount of grease in each spindle bore. Place the tip of the bushing at a slight angle to the bore. With a push-in, clockwise twisting action, the spiral bushing will enter the bore. Continue with the twisting action as far as the hand grip will permit.
    2. Grip bushing wall with a 'T" wrench or nar row nose pliers away from the tip as much as possible. Continue the clockwise rotation to within 1/8" of end plate surface. DO NOT GRIP BUSHING ON TIP!!!

    3. Tap bushing in the bore flush to the end plate surface with a brass mallet. The tapping will allow the bushing to seat itself prop erly. NOTE: Spiral steel bushing will not move in the bore or cause wear to the bores when instructions are followed.

    4. Testing before assembly
    Wipe bushing I.D. (inside diameter) and test king pin for alignment and fit in both axle eye and spindle bores. King pin must have a smooth slip fit. Burrs, grit, and dirt in the spindle bores will cause the bushing to bind with the king pin. To correct this condition remove bushing with a bushing driver. Remove obstruction with emery cloth. Wipe clean and reassemble starting with Step 1.

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