Bushing damage - installation, Steer axle – Spicer Drive Axles Failure Analysis Service Manual User Manual

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Bushing Damage - Installation

Improper Kingpin Installation

Improper Reaming

General Description:

Damaged bushing material, areas of bushing material bunched up or missing, or gouges in bushing
material.

Usual Causes:

• Improper kingpin installation
• Improper tools used to size bushings (if using reamable bushings)

Failure Prevention:

• Use recommended reaming tools. See Spicer Service Manual AXSM-0038 (if using reamable bushings)
• Follow assembly procedures found in the Spicer Service Manual AXSM-0038

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