is this piece important

[stoney126]

hey all, While pulling the studs out on the dana 60 steering knuckle this piece that I think is plastic or thin rubber came off. Do I need to replace it? Does it act like antivibration or just a pad?
I can get pics if needed

 

[Can Can]

I'm pretty sure you're describing the thin rubber gasket that sits between the steering arm and the knuckle. It's basically just a seal that prevents water from creeping into the kingpin area. If the gasket is still good, re-use it. If not, a little bead of RTV can be used in it's place.

 

[stoney126]

cool thanks man

 

[Can Can]

Anytime, brother!!!

 

[cbbr]

Its a sure sign of the apocalypse - the Can Man dispensing advice in the Garage.

 

[Can Can]

I knew that was coming.......

I may not be a gearhead, but I still have a little bit of experience working on these here trucks, y'know.

 

[cbbr]

More than me by far when it comes to a 60.

 

[sweetk30]

can can got his 60 info from some other place.