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"K" Models

Raise vehicle on hoist and place jack stands just inside front springs. Disconnect connecting rod and tie rod to allow independent movement of each steering knuckle. Apply fish scale to tie rod mounting hole of steering knuckle arm. With knuckle assembly in straight ahead position, determine right angle pull required to keep knuckle assembly turning after initial breakaway. Effort must not exceed 25 lbs. in either direction.