after rebuild knuckle is binding


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Posted by scott 56 [24.130.235.145] on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 22:02:38 :

I re4build the left knuckle assembly. When removing the axle, the inner axle bushing just fell out of the hole and was very loose on the axle shaft. The outer busing was loose also. The new bushings had a nice fit. I used the original trunnion bushing, bearing combination and set the preload with shims per the manual. The knuckle housing rotates smoothly. When the axles and u joints are installed, the knuckle binds when rotating it right to left. When the knuckle is in line with the axle (wheel would be pointing straight ahead) the axle shaft turns freely. If the hub/back8ing plate bolts are loosened a bit, the knuckle can rotate right and left but the axle shaft still binds. Looking for some suggestions on what to look for. It was able to tun and roll before dis-assembly but all was very loose inside.



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