Thirty years experience testing and manufacturing quality long life pins and bushings for high wear environments on vehicles and like applications.
  
 
 
KAISER PLUSKIT TRAINING WORKBOOK
for Front Steering Axle King Pin Repairs - Page 4 of 4
 
KAISER PLUS INSTALLATION
Use industry established procedures for teardown. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
STEERING KNUCKLE PREPARATION
1. Drive out old bushings with a bushing driver.
2. Side spindle greasing applications - remove grease fitting.
3. Clean spindle bores and wipe dry.
4. Remove burrs.

CAUTION: Nylon bushing applications - after removing the bushings, measure the spindle bores for excessive wear.
Kaiser PLUS cannot correct worn spindle bores.

IMPORTANT: Install bushing in bottom bore first using the following:
5. Wipe a small amount of grease in the bore to start the bushing.
6. Using a bushing driver, drive the bushing into the bore.
7. Remove any burrs set up by driving the bushing into the bore.
8. Place spindle on axle using the same amount of shims that were removed during teardown.
9. Install king pin in top bore enough to hold spindle on axle and insert thrust bearing that has been prepacked with grease.Position king pin and install wedge pins. (Do not set wedge pins before installing upper bushing.
10. Check up and down movement, adding another shim if there is movement. Must have a snug fit.
11. Wipe a small amount of grease in the upper bore before starting the bushing.
12. With bushing driver, drive in the upper bushing as far as it will go. Bushing will be about 3/16" above the top of the bore. Use a brass drift to finish driving the upper bushing into position.
13. Check spindles lateral movement (side to side) for smooth but tight back and forth action.
14. Install end plates and set wedge pins.
15. End plate greasing. Apply grease to grease fitting in each end plate until grease appears between wear surface (axle and spindle).
16. Side spindle greasing. Apply grease to grease fittings on the side of each bore until grease appears between wear surface (axle and spindle).
17. Make the final lateral movement check.
18. Continue with industry established procedures to complete the assembly.
19. Call Customer Service for additional help (888) 854-6474.
CURVILINEAR CONCEPT

The curvilinear pin design has a much larger contact or bearing support area, without high stress. Up to 150% more contact area than straight cylindrical pins.
Curvilinear also maintains the grease film necessary to carry the load. The assembly runs 33% cooler due to the curvilinear surface and increased grease capacity. This results in longer life and better lubrication at a lower cost.The straight, cylindrical king pin under load, generates an extremely high stress point. This occurs where the end or edge of the king pin engages the bushing inside the bore. The instant load is applied, metal to metal contact occurs between the pin and bushing. As the edge of the pin wears into the bushing, failure is unavoidable. The life of the bushing has been reduced and it is only a matter of time before complete failure takes place. The performance comparisons between straight pin and Kaiser PLUS have proven the superiority of Kaiser PLUS (See figure 1).

SUMMARY
Kaiser products have been known for their quality for more than 15 years. A new Kaiser king pin has emerged. Kaiser PLUS with its curvilinear concept gives the industry a superior king pin.

REMEMBER
Features - Advantages - Benefits help you explain the value of Kaiser PLUS King Pins to your customer.

  • 150% more load bearing surface.
  • 33% cooler, improving grease life.
  • 50% less down time and labor costs.
  • 10% more grease capacity.
  • 50% more wear life.
  • Competitively priced.

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