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"K" Models

Raise vehicle on hoist and position suitable jack just inside of front springs. Disconnect tie rod and connecting rod to allow independent movement of each steering knuckle. Turn steering knuckle using a torque wrench on one of the steering arm attaching stud nuts. Maximum torque required to rotate knuckle should be 20 ft. lbs. Knuckle should turn smoothly through turning arc and have no vertical end play.