Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering
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12. Install the ball joint into the steering arm. Tighten the ball joint nut to 40-45 ft-lbs. and install a new
cotter pin.
13. Realign the front wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
Steering
section for information regarding realignment
of the front wheels.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
16. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
17. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
Replacing the Drag Link
The Drag Link is the linkage that connects the steering gear pitman arm to the steering knuckle. Refer to
the illustration on the following page.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Remove the ball joints or rod ends from the steering
knuckle and pitman arm.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replacing the Ball
Joints
section for information
regarding the removal of the ball joints
or rod ends.
8. Remove the drag link as an assembly.
9. Install in reverse order.
10. Realign the front wheels.
NOTE: Refer to the
Steering
section for
information regarding realignment of
the front wheels.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove the
key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Pitman Arm
Drag Link
Steering Knuckle
Typical Drag Link
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