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I'm reinstalling the knuckle after having new ball joints pressed in. I put the botom nut on first, now the chamber adjuster sits up about a quart inch. Is it normal for me to have to press that down with the nut so it sits into the knuckle and on the balli joint shaft?
 
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There is a little prong that sticks up about a quarter inch that locates the adjuster.
Make sure the adjuster is properly seated BEFORE torqueing the upper nut.
 
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