Questions about king pin installation

[motoMark]

After the knuckle is installed with the new kings, which way do the welch plugs go in? With the convex (dome) side facing towards the king pin or away. I think it's away but want to make sure.

 

Also, how snug should I shim the knuckle to the support (at the trust bearing)? A little play? No play?

 

Thanks,

[TodFitch]

You seat/seal a dome style welsh plug by putting it in place then flattening the dome. With that in mind, the dome side must be away from the king pin.

 

Your factory service manual should give you the specs for shimming the thrust bearing.