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Subject:Re: Steering knuckle install
From:Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Date:Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:36:50 -0500

Rotation in the knuckle matters. There is a notch for indication.

Dennis,
From my phone.
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From: Michael<mailto:mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
Sent: ‎2/‎21/‎2015 11:57 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: Steering knuckle install

Hey guys and gals,

I'm installing the steering knuckle with new lower and upper ball joints. The Bentley states that it had to be installed a certain way so the lower joint boot doesn't tear.

From my perspective it can only be installed one way: thread the lower ball joint through the hole and attach and then just attach the upper joint.

It seems pretty straight forward. Am I missing something here? The last thing I want is to install the knuckle, then have the boot tear on the lower joint.

Suggestions? Comments? Words of wisdom all appreciated.

Mike

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