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Repair and Service Manual
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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Fig. 20 Spindle Replacement
The thrust washer (9) is located on top of spindle
between spindle and front axle.
Tighten new lock nut (5) to 56 - 70 ft. lbs. (75 - 95 Nm)
torque. Check that spindle turns freely on king pin tube
after tightening.
Tighten lock nut (2) to 36 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Maximum
torque is 50 ft. lbs. (70 Nm).
Install front wheels per WHEELS AND TIRES section.
Lower vehicle per SAFETY section.
Check front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. See
Rack and Pinion Unit Disassembly and
Inspection
Tool List
Qty.
Vice.............................................................................. 1
Socket, 3/8" ................................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Wrench, 11/16" ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 3/4" ................................................................ 1
Wire Cutter .................................................................. 1
Retaining Ring Pliers ................................................... 1
Shop Towel ............................................................... AR
CITGO Lithoplex MP No. 2 grease........................... AR
Wire Tie, 8" Long ......................................................... 1
Wire Tie, 10" Long ....................................................... 1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs................................................. 1
The rack and pinion gears are not serviceable items. If
they are found to be damaged or excessively worn, a
new rack and pinion unit must be installed.
To avoid damage to the aluminum rack and pinion
unit, secure unit in vice by the mounting ears only.
Remove rack and pinion unit from vehicle. Anchor in vice
by clamping on the mounting ears of the unit.
Disassemble rack and pinion unit (1) by removing screw
(13) and tensioner (2) to relieve pressure on rack (3) and
pinion (4) (Ref. Fig. 21).
Loosen jam nut (5) and remove rack ball joint (6) from
rack extension (7). Cut wire ties (8, 14) securing bellows
(9) and slide bellows off rack extension. Pull rack (3) from
unit (1).
Remove pinion seal (10). See “Pinion Seal Replacement”
on page 30. Remove internal retaining ring (11) from rack
and pinion unit and pull out pinion (4) and ball bearing
(12) as an assembly.
Fig. 21 Rack and Pinion Unit Disassembly
Clean rack, pinion and housing. Inspect gear teeth, bear-
ing surfaces and grease seal surfaces of rack and pinion
for excessive wear or damage. If any is found, the rack
and pinion unit
must be
replaced as an assembly. See
“Rack and Pinion Unit Replacement” on page 33.
If rack and pinion pass inspection, clean them, tensioner
and housing thoroughly and lubricate for assembly. Use
Front of Vehicle
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6
8
9
10
4
3
5
7
5
9
7
3
13
2
1
6
8
14
11
10
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