What do king pins do in a truck?
What do king pins do in a truck?
King pins, the bushings that encircle them, and their related components are essential for proper steering. They connect the steer axle to the steering knuckle, supporting the steering geometry and allowing the wheel ends to turn the vehicle.
When to replace the king pin on a truck?
Discussion in ‘ Experienced Truckers’ Advice ‘ started by Muddydog79, Feb 26, 2017 . gonna be replacing a kingpin and wheel bearing tomorow and ive never actually replaced a kingpin before.
What are the king pins on a VW?
The link pins or stub axle mounting pins are the horizontal pins which hold the torsion arm link and stub axle assembly to the torsion arms. The king or swivel pins are the vertical pins which hold the stub axle to the torsion arm link and allow the stub axle to swivel when the steering is turned. Click on image to expand view.
Can a grinder help replace a king pin?
If the pin is tight and you keep hammering on it, you will mushroom the top of the pin, that’s where the grinder comes in. When you get ready to install the new one, throw it in the freezer overnight, it does help. Lepton1 and DougA Thank this. gonna be replacing a kingpin and wheel bearing tomorow and ive never actually replaced a kingpin before.
Can a wedge pin be used as a king pin?
Surely be a few around here to help you through it. 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 .
Discussion in ‘ Experienced Truckers’ Advice ‘ started by Muddydog79, Feb 26, 2017 . gonna be replacing a kingpin and wheel bearing tomorow and ive never actually replaced a kingpin before.
If the pin is tight and you keep hammering on it, you will mushroom the top of the pin, that’s where the grinder comes in. When you get ready to install the new one, throw it in the freezer overnight, it does help. Lepton1 and DougA Thank this. gonna be replacing a kingpin and wheel bearing tomorow and ive never actually replaced a kingpin before.
Surely be a few around here to help you through it. 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 .
What to do if your king pin is seized?
There has been times where the pin is seized and you will have to cut the thrust bearing to access pin to cut it so spindle can come off to allow better access to the seized pin. Technically you should not heat the axle but if the pin is seized you do what is required.
