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Steering/Frame/Controls
The following steering components should be inspected
periodically to ensure safe and proper operation.
A. Steering wheel secure.
B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and full-
right capability.
C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight.
D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked.
F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged.
G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing.
H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely.
The frame and welds should be checked periodically for
damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken components,
and missing components.
Front Bumper
REMOVING
1. Remove the hood and grille (see Hood and Grille). \
2. Disconnect the headlights.
WT463
3. Using a suitable prying tool, pry the clips out from
between the wiring harness and the frame. Press the
clips downward to remove from frame.
WT454
4. Remove the cap screws from both sides securing the
front fenders to the frame.
WT453A
5. Remove the cap screws (A, B, and C) and discard the
lock nuts from (A). Remove the bumper.
WT548A
INSTALLING
1. Place the bumper frame into position place and with
the existing cap screws and new lock nuts (A), finger-
tighten at this point.
