Are king pins tapered?
If my understanding is correct, the taper of the king pin and socket keeps the pin from rotating in it’s respective bore, but the wear surfaces are the upper, and lower bushings, along with the thrust bearing in the bottom between the spindle, and axle beam.
What are king pins on a car?
The kingpin (also king-pin, king pin and k pin) is the main pivot in the steering mechanism of a car or other vehicle. The term is also used to refer to part of a fifth wheel coupling apparatus for a semi and its trailer or other load.
How to replace a king pin for the first time?
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How to remove king pin from Mack and Volvo axle?
• Install kingpin removal tool ST90-1 on top of king pin. (FIG. 1) • Strike the removal tool with a large hammer to break king- pin loose from axle eye. (FIG. 2) • Remove the removal tool from kingpin. • Using a suitable brass drift punch and hammer drive kingpin down through axle and spindle. • Remove knuckle from axle.
Can a wedge pin be installed on a kingpin?
Most will have a wedge pin that holds the kingpin from moving….lol, not that it should move under a press fit. Make sure wedge pin notch is in the right position before installing the pin, you’ll be very mad if it’s not . DougA Thanks this.
How do you put a kingpin in a rear axle?
If it is on the rear side switch knuckle to the other side of the axle) • Insert kingpin up from the bottom side of the knuckle firmly by hand slowly to be sure axle eye, knuckle and seal are properly aligned. The kingpin should begin to seat into the axle eye.