C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
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Tools Required
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J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
3. Support the axle with a floor jack in order to eliminate any load on the springs.
4. Remove the steering arm, the knuckle, and the spindle. Refer to Steering Knuckle and King Pin Replacement.
5. Remove the nut and the washer.
6. Remove the shock absorber from the axle. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
7. Remove the nut and the washer.
8. Remove the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft. Using the J 24319-B, separate the stabilizer shaft from the stabilizer link.