Steering Knuckle Installation

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Steering Knuckle Installation

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When reinstalling the steering knuckle to the control arms (the 72 ft-lb nuts) should I use any anti-sieze or a little lube on the tapered hole or just assemble it dry? Thanks.

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Re: Steering Knuckle Installation

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Pete,
I always put some anti-sieze on the pin of the ball joint. Getting it apart without it too much of a pain (knuckles, knees or back). It can get every where but worth it.
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Re: Steering Knuckle Installation

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Thanks, Dan. I will use some. Makes sense.
'80 FI Spider 2000
'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
2021 Jayco 22RB
2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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