Brake Tech Tools 106-KP1 - KING PIN GAUGE

• How to use the King Pin Gauge: • How to Measure King Pin Wear: • 1. Slide the round opening in the gauge over the King Pin to the “Neck” area. • If the gauge fits around the “Neck” at the minimum neck area. The king pin is worn beyond serviceable limits according to the SAE J700 standard. • 2. Slide the round opening in the gauge over the King Pin to the “Shoulder” area. • If the gauge fits around the “Shoulder” at the minimum neck area. The king pin is worn beyond serviceable limits according to the SAE J700 standard. • How to Measure King Pin Height and Squareness • 1. Place the gauge 90 degrees to the bolster plate. • If the gauge will not fit into the king pin recesses, the height of the king pin is incorrect or the king pin or bolster plate is bent, • 2. Rotate the gauge around the king pin 360 degrees to check for straightness of the king pin and bolster plate.