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2. The new kingpin (left) is
longer and has different diameters than the original.
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3. (next
two photos) Clean up all the existing parts before trying to install
any of the parts from the kit. It will produce much better results, and
you won't have to worry about dirt getting in the bearings. Press the
bearings into the upper portion of the spindle. Because the kingpin
isn't uniform in diameter, you can't install the lower bearings into
the spindle at this time.
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4. (next
two photos) The bearing between the spindle and knuckle is installed
with the lip facing the knuckle, and then the kingpin is slid into
place from the bottom. Be careful. The groove for centering the kingpin
is not at an equal distance from the ends. The longer side should go to
the bottom set of spindle bearings. There are shims supplied with the
kit if necessary; our set did not require any.
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5. (next
three photos) Install the centering pin to keep the kingpin in place.
The centering pin doesn't have a head on the end and, when we tightened
the nut, the centering pin pulled through. Stainless Steel Brakes has
seen this happen on a few worn knuckles, and sent us a knurled
centering pin that would not pull out.
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