Chevrolet 70 1969 Series, Shop Manual

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STEERING SYSTEM 9A-5
STEERING LINKAGE
Turning motion from the steering wheel is
transmitted through the steering gear and linkage
to steering arms at right and left front wheels.
Steering linkages although similar, is not the same
for all series vehicles covered in this manual.
Refer to applicable text and illustrations for each
series vehicle.
Steering linkage between steering gear and
front wheels affects steering action. If parts are
out of adjustment, bent, damaged, or twisted, poor
steering will result. Steering linkage should be
properly adjusted at all times.
N O T E : Whenever any steering linkage com­
ponents have been repaired or replaced, check
steering geometry and front end alignment as des­
cribed in F R O N T SUSPENSION (SEC. 3) of this
manual.
DRAG LINK
Several type drag link assemblies are used on
vehicles covered by this manual.
The drag link assembly shown in View A , fig­
ure 7, is non-adjustable or repairable. If ball stud
looseness, wear, or damage is indicated, replace
the complete drag link assembly.
The drag link assembly shown in View B,
figure 7, has a replaceable ball stud end assembly.
The threaded end plug can be removed to replace
components within the socket end of the drag link.
R E M O V A L
View A . Figure 7
1. Remove cotter pin and nut from each end of
the drag link. Discard cotter pins.
2. Use a soft hammer to tap each ball stud
until drag link is loose. Steering arm should be
supported when hammering on stud. Remove the
drag link assembly.
View B, Figure 7
1. Remove cotter pin and nut from ball stud
end of drag link and discard cotter pin.
2. Using a soft hammer, tap ball stud to loosen
drag link.
3. At socket end of drag link, remove cotter
pin and discard.
4. Use a drag link bit to loosen end plug until
spring tension is relieved on the ball, then remove
the drag link.
D IS A S S E M B L Y
N O T E : The drag link shown in View A , figure
7, cannot be disassembled. If ball studs are worn
or damaged, replace the complete assembly.
BALL stu d n u t
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■LUBE FITTING-
VIEW A -N O N -A D J U ST A B LE TYPE DRAG LINK
-COTTER PIN
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BALL
END PLUG SEAT
STUD NUT
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VIEW B— ADJUSTABLE TYPE DRAG LINK
SPRING SPRING SEAT
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Figure 7— Steering Drag Link Assemblies (Typical)
CHEVROLET SERIES 70-80 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK SH O P M A N U A L