TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘H’
SECTION TITLE
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Page H-i
Repair and Service Manual
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................H - 2
Lubrication............................................................................................................................... H - 2
Wheel Bearing and King Pin Bushing Inspection .................................................................... H - 2
Wheel Bearing Packing ........................................................................................................... H - 2
Wheel Bearing Adjustment...................................................................................................... H - 3
Wheel Alignment ..................................................................................................................... H - 3
FRONT SUSPENSION ..................................................................................................H - 5
Front Shock Absorber Replacement ....................................................................................... H - 5
Front Axle Replacement.......................................................................................................... H - 6
Axle Linkage Rod Replacement .............................................................................................. H - 6
Front Spring Replacement ...................................................................................................... H - 7
Hub Replacement.................................................................................................................... H - 8
Wheel Bearing and Race Replacement .................................................................................. H - 8
STEERING ...................................................................................................................H - 10
Rack Ball Joint Replacement ................................................................................................ H - 10
Tie Rod Inspection/Replacement .......................................................................................... H - 11
Bellows Replacement............................................................................................................ H - 12
Pinion Seal Replacement ...................................................................................................... H - 12
Spindle Replacement ............................................................................................................ H - 13
Rack and Pinion Unit Disassembly and Inspection ............................................................... H - 14
Rack and Pinion Unit Replacement....................................................................................... H - 15
Checking/Adjusting Rack Extension-to-Rack and Pinion Unit Clearance ............................. H - 15
Steering Wheel Replacement................................................................................................ H - 16
Steering Shaft and Column Replacement ............................................................................. H - 17
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Axle Mounted Steering and Front Suspension ...................................................................... H - 1
Fig. 2 Lubrication Points .................................................................................................................. H - 2
Fig. 3 Bearing Adjustment ............................................................................................................... H - 3
Fig. 4 Wheel Alignment ................................................................................................................... H - 4
Fig. 5 Disconnect Intermediate Shaft to Center Steering Wheel ..................................................... H - 4
Fig. 6 Front Suspension Components ............................................................................................. H - 5
Fig. 7 Axle Linkage Rod Replacement ............................................................................................ H - 7
Fig. 8 Front Axle Alignment ............................................................................................................. H - 8
Fig. 9 Hub Replacement.................................................................................................................. H - 8
Fig. 10 Seal Installation ................................................................................................................... H - 8
Fig. 11 Wheel Bearing Replacement............................................................................................... H - 9
Fig. 12 Steering Components........................................................................................................ H - 10
Fig. 13 Rack Ball Joint Installation ................................................................................................ H - 11
Fig. 14 Tie Rod Replacement........................................................................................................ H - 11
