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xix.    Remove the knuckle assembly from the axle yoke and move the ball joint stud to ensure that the ball joint is free in the socket. If the ball is not free, work the stud around in the socket to lubricate and free the ball.

xx.    Install the knuckle assembly into the axle yoke.

xxi.    Lubricate the threads with a penetrating oil such as Mopar General Purpose Lube, p/n 4544926, and install the lower ball joint nut finger tight.

xxii.    Tighten the lower ball joint nut to 47.5 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) of torque.

xxiii.    Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.) of torque, then advance the nut to the next slot to line up with the hole in the ball joint stud. Install the cotter pin.

xxiv.    Re-tighten the lower ball joint nut to 190-215 Nm (140-160 ft. lbs.) of torque.

xxv.   Install the axle shaft and verify that the lubricant in the front differential is at the proper level.

xxvi.    Install the hub and rotor assembly. Tighten the bolts to 170 Nm (125 ft. lbs.) of torque.

xxvii.    Install the brake caliper and the WSS.

xxviii.    Connect the steering linkage at the steering knuckle arms. Tighten the tie rod nut to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.) of torque.

xxix.    Install the tire/wheel assembly. Tighten the lug nuts to the sequence and torque specified in the 1997 Dodge Ram Service Manual (Publication Number 81 -37-7108), pages 22-8 through 22-11.

xxx.    Verify that camber and caster is now within specifications, if not within specification, repeat steps vi through xxx until camber and caster are within specifications.

5.    CORRECTING FOR TOE

a.    To set toe, use the procedures outlined in the 1997 Dodge Ram Service Manual (Publication Number 81-37-7108), pages 2-4 and 2-5.

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