F 550 2WD Super Duty V8-6.4L DSL Turbo (2008)
9. Remove the lower ball joint nut and the front wheel spindle.
Installation
1. CAUTION: The axle bores and adjustment sleeve contact areas should be clean, allowing for the adjustment sleeve to be properly 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 knuckle onto the axle and install the nut onto the upper ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
4. Apply Threadlock(R) and Sealer to the threads of the lower ball joint and install the nut onto the lower ball joint. Do not tighten the nut at this
time.
5. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 59 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
6. NOTE: Do not loosen the nut to install the cotter pin.
Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 94 Nm (69 ft. lbs.) and install the cotter pin.
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If necessary, tighten the nut until the cotter pin can be installed.
7. Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 204 Nm (150 ft. lbs.).
8. Connect the tie-rod end to the wheel spindle and install the nut and a new cotter pin.
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Tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.). If necessary, tighten the nut until the cotter pin can be installed.
9. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
10. Check and, if necessary, align the front end.
