F 100 2WD Pickup V8-400 6.6L (1982)
Spindle Pin: Technical Service Bulletins
King Pin - Service Procedure
Article No. 83-4-13
KING PIN SERVICE SPINDLE THREAD PROTECTION - VEHICLES WITH FORGED AXLES
LIGHT TRUCKS 1975-83 ECONOLINE & F100-350
TSB 82-11-8 dated June 4, 1982 described the recommended king pin service procedure and referenced the use of a hydraulic press to remove the
spindle pin. For dealerships that do not have such a press and normally remove the spindle pin by using a drift pin, the following procedure is suggested
to prevent spindle damage.
1.
Remove upper/lower grease plug from the spindle being serviced (both spindles if required).
2.
Remove the zerk fitting from one of the grease plugs. Clean grease plug.
3.
Using the zerk fitting hole as a piloting hole, drill out the grease plug to any desired diameter up to a maximum of 3/4".
4.
After drilling is complete, re-install the modified grease plug in upper spindle.
5.
Remove spindle pin by inserting a drift pin through the hole in the grease plug and striking with a mallet. The grease plug will provide protection
for the threads in the spindle.
6.
After service is completed, remove modified grease cap. If necessary to replace spindle bushings, use king pin bushing tool T53T-3110-A to
remove old bushings and install new bushings. Reassemble with new service components as required.
7.
If service is required on other spindle, install modified grease cap to protect spindle threads.
8.
Save modified grease cap for use on other similar vehicles.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 82-11-8
WARRANTY STATUS: "INFORMATION ONLY"
