K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L (1988)
FIGURE NO. 4 - HUB, KNUCKLE AND THE BALL JOINTS
4-WHEEL DRIVE
Refer to Figure No. 3 & 4 and Service Manual X-8731, Sections 3 & 5.
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Siphon 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder..
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Lift and support vehicle.
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Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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Remove the brake caliper from the disc. Suspend the caliper assembly with a wire hook away from the work area.
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Remove the brake disc.
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Remove the nut and washer from the axle shaft.
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Remove the six bolts attaching the axle shaft to the differential.
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Using an appropriate puller push the axle shaft back into the hub to free the shaft.
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Remove the hub and bearing assembly.
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Remove the splash shield and gasket from the knuckle.
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Remove tie rod ball stud from the knuckle. Use tool J24319-01.
