F 350 4WD Super Duty V8-5.4L (2009)
7. If removing the LH wheel knuckle, using the Ball Joint Separator, disconnect the LH tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle.
8. Remove the upper ball joint cotter pin and nut.
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Discard the cotter pin.
9. Loosen, but do not remove, the lower ball joint nut.
10. NOTICE: To prevent damage to the ball joint seal and the ball joint socket, do not use a pickle fork-type remover to loosen the ball
joints.
Strike the lower and upper end of the axle to loosen the ball joints and the camber adjustment sleeve.
11. Using the Steering Arm Remover, remove the camber adjuster.
12. Remove the lower ball joint nut and the wheel knuckle.
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Discard the nut.
13. Clean and inspect the wheel knuckle bore. If the wheel knuckle is cracked, a new one must be installed.
Installation
1. NOTICE: The axle bores and adjustment sleeve contact areas should be clean, allowing for the adjustment sleeve to be correctly drawn in
and the ball joint to correctly seat into place. If not clean, damage to the ball joint, adjustment sleeve or axle bores can occur.
Thoroughly clean the axle bore and adjustment sleeve contact areas.
2. Install the camber adjustment sleeve.
3. Position the wheel knuckle onto the axle and install the nut onto the upper ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
4. Apply threadlock and sealer to the threads of the lower ball joint and install the new nut onto the lower ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this
