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Correct TM for non zipper boot replacement please

Dukeman

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Just did the axle seal on the 931 and while we had it disassembled that far figured we would go ahead with a non-zipper boot replacement. Got the four nuts off the top of the king pin plate but could not get the plate off so the housing could be removed. I have searched TM 2320 272 24 1 chapter 3 section VII but it only shows how to install a zippered boot. I beat on those plates pretty hard with no movement at all. Did I do something wrong? Where is the TM for that?

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F18hornetM

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Do you have the wedge collars out? [can't remember what the TM calls them] They would be right under the nuts you took off. I usually whack the side good and that will loosen them up, then use a small chisel in the slot to spread slightly. I just did both sides of M813.
If you do have the collars out, there is a threaded place for [2] 3/8" fine thread bolts to push the plate off on top.
 
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Dukeman

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I did get the nuts off no problem and yes there did seem to be some type of collar between the bolts and the plate. I whacked at those plates for a while then decided I didn't want to damage anything. Let me look at the TM link.
 

Dukeman

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Hmmm, yeah, okay it appears to be the same set up. So do the bushings keep the steering arm from lifting up over the bolts? How do they come out, I couldn't get anything to budge.
 

F18hornetM

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I hit them from the side, or the edge of the steering plate. Spray some PB blaster or something on them if rusty. They will loosen, then a small chisel in the slot and they will spread and slip right off stud. OTC makes special pliers for them but a small chisel works very well.
Crasheej is right just like the ones on rear axle flanges.
 
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