TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SECTION ‘E’
SECTION TITLE
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FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Page E-i
Repair and Service Manual
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ E - 2
Lubrication ....................................................................................................... E - 2
Wheel Bearing and King Pin Bushing Inspection ............................................. E - 2
Wheel Bearing Packing .................................................................................... E - 2
Wheel Bearing Adjustment ............................................................................... E - 3
Wheel Alignment .............................................................................................. E - 3
FRONT SUSPENSION.............................................................................................. E - 5
Front Shock Absorber Replacement ................................................................ E - 5
Front Axle Replacement................................................................................... E - 6
Axle Linkage Rod Replacement ....................................................................... E - 6
Front Spring Replacement ............................................................................... E - 6
Hub Replacement ............................................................................................ E - 8
Wheel Bearing and Race Replacement............................................................ E - 8
STEERING .............................................................................................................. E - 10
Rack Ball Joint Replacement ......................................................................... E - 10
Tie Rod Inspection/Replacement ................................................................... E - 11
Bellows Replacement..................................................................................... E - 12
Pinion Seal Replacement ............................................................................... E - 12
Spindle Replacement ..................................................................................... E - 13
Rack and Pinion Unit Disassembly and Inspection ........................................ E - 14
Rack and Pinion Unit Replacement ................................................................ E - 15
Checking/Adjusting Rack Extension-to-Rack and Pinion Unit Clearance ....... E - 15
Steering Wheel Replacement......................................................................... E - 16
Steering Shaft and Column Replacement ...................................................... E - 17
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Fig. 1 Axle Mounted Steering and Front Suspension ............................................ E - 1
Fig. 2 Lubrication Points ....................................................................................... E - 2
Fig. 3 Bearing Adjustment .................................................................................... E - 3
Fig. 4 Wheel Alignment ........................................................................................ E - 4
Fig. 5 Disconnect Intermediate Shaft to Center Steering Wheel............................ E - 4
Fig. 6 Front Suspension Components................................................................... E - 5
Fig. 7 Axle Linkage Rod Replacement .................................................................. E - 7
Fig. 8 Front Axle Alignment .................................................................................. E - 8
Fig. 9 Hub Replacement ....................................................................................... E - 8
Fig. 10 Seal Installation ........................................................................................ E - 8
Fig. 11 Wheel Bearing Replacement .................................................................... E - 9
Fig. 12 Steering Components ............................................................................. E - 10
Fig. 13 Rack Ball Joint Installation ...................................................................... E - 11
Fig. 14 Tie Rod Replacement ............................................................................. E - 11
Fig. 15 Bellows Replacement ............................................................................. E - 12
Fig. 16 Pinion Seal Replacement........................................................................ E - 13
Fig. 17 Removing Brake Caliper ......................................................................... E - 13
Fig. 18 Spindle Replacement.............................................................................. E - 14
Fig. 19 Rack and Pinion Unit Disassembly ......................................................... E - 14
Fig. 20 Spindle Contact with Front Axle .............................................................. E - 16
Fig. 21 Checking Gap ......................................................................................... E - 16
Fig. 22 Steering Wheel Cover Removal .............................................................. E - 16
Fig. 23 Steering Wheel Replacement ................................................................. E - 17
Fig. 24 Steering Shaft and Column ..................................................................... E - 17
Fig. 25 Small Retaining Ring Orientation ............................................................ E - 18
