MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
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Revision A
7.7.4 STEERING ADJUSTMENTS
7.7.4.1 Steering Link Pivots
Perform the following checks annually:
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Place GSL in N-DETENT. Shut down engine,
and remove key.
b. Check under the cab for evidence of
interference of moving parts with hoses, tubes,
other linkages.
c. Check steering rod bolts (A) for looseness, and
ball joints (B) for any perceptible play or
movement.
d. If steering rod bolts (A) are loose:
1. Back off outer jam-nut (C).
2. Tighten inside nut (D) to 70 - 80 ft∙lbf
(95 - 108 N∙m).
3. Hold inside nut (D), and tighten jam-nut (C)
to 60 - 70 ft∙lbf (81 - 95 N∙m).
e. If steering rod ball joints (B) are loose, they
should be replaced. See your Dealer or refer to
the Technical Service Manual for replacement
procedures.
f. Check steering link bolts (E) for looseness, and
ball joint (F) for any perceptible play or
movement.
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