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Hoping someone can enlighten me on the process to remove the kingpins on my 37 MD 2dr sedan. I have rebuiult knees on the way from Apple Hydraulics and need info on king pin removal. The repair manual mentions a special wrench to remove the steering arm, what is that all about? I think I can come up with something to remove it!
Help would be appreciated
Ray
Ray P
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I never used a special wrench. If I remember correctly you can not get on the nut with the boxed end but you can loosen the nut with a good open end wrench.
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Hello Ray,
Good to hear that you still have the car.
When I replaced the king pins in my '37 MD I did not remove the steering arm in my car because I could not break it loose. I did not remove the fenders either although it would have been easier. It went relatively smoothly otherwise. I made a puller / press out of a 1/2-13 threaded rod and some modified washers to draw the bushings out and press them in. They moved easily in both directions.
Dave
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Thanks for the info gents!!
The parts from apple hyd arrived late yesterday and I guess it's time to get to work! I'll let you know how it goes.
Thanks
Ray
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