IV.STEERABLE DRIVE END DISASSEMBLYD.Spindle Yoke Removal1.Perform steps B and C, page 9 and page 10.2.Disconnect the steering rod by removing thecotter pin, castle nut and then while pryingbetween the tie rod end and the tie rod arm,sharply strike the side of the tie rod arm radiallyto the tie rod end tapered stud. Disconnect thebrake hose.3.Remove four capscrews (See fig. 20)that retainthe universal joint cross and bearing to the outerdrive yoke.4.Support the spindle yoke while removing the fourcapscrews at the upper kingpin bracket.(See fig. 13.)5.Lower the spindle yoke and at the same timerotate the top outward. (See fig. 21.) Thisshould allow the lower kingpin ball to come outof its socket in the suspension yoke. Thespindle yoke can then be moved away from theaxle.E.Removal of the Outboard Section of theSteerable Drive EndNOTE: After following this procedure, the outboardsection of the end may be disassembled on thebench by following IV.B, C and D.1.Perform Items 1 and 2 of Step B, Page 9.2.Rotate the brake drum to position the outer driveyoke horizontally.3.Unbolt the universal joint cross and bearing from theouter drive yoke. (See fig. 20.) 4. Attach the outboardsection of the steerable drive end to a transmission jackthat is equipped to handle the assembly. (See figs. 22and 23.)Fig. 21Fig. 22Fig. 23-11-
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