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Repair and Service Manual
FRONT CV SHAFT, 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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Tie Rod Removal
Tool List
Qty.
Floor Jack .................................................................... 1
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 2
Jack Stands ................................................................. 2
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................ 1
Socket, 17mm.............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
When replacing the tie rod (50), the steering rack (45)
must be removed from the steering assembly to adjust
the rack/ball joint length correctly. (Ref. Fig. 13)
1.
Lift the front of the vehicle (See Lift Front of Vehicle
2.
Remove the front wheels (See WHEEL AND TIRE
3.
Loosen the jam nut (52).
4.
Remove the tie rod assembly (50) from the steering
rack (45).
Tie Rod Installation
Tool List
Qty.
Wrench, 17mm ............................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
Crowfoot Wrench, 17mm............................................. 1
Thread Lock Primer ..................................................... 1
Thread Locking Adhesive, Red.................................... 1
1.
Clean the threads.
2.
Apply thread locking primer and red thread locking
adhesive to the rack ball end, before attaching to the
steering rack (45).
3.
Install an inner tie rod end (53) on each outer tie rod
end (51).
4.
Set the jam nuts (52) 5/8” (16 mm) distance onto the
threaded portion of the steering rack (45).
5.
Install the tie rod assemblies (50) onto the threaded
portion of the steering rack (45) until they reach the
jam nuts (52).
6.
The tie rod orientation must be as shown (Ref. Fig.
13).
7.
Tighten all hardware to torque values specified
below.
Fig. 13 Tie Rod Installation
MAINTENANCE
All steering and suspension components are lube free.
Routine examination of the tires provide indications that
an alignment is required.
NOTICE: Some maintenance items must be serviced
more frequently on vehicles used under severe driv-
ing conditions.
Wheel Alignment
Measuring Tape ...........................................................1
Wrench, 17mm.............................................................2
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ..................................................1
1.
Center the steering unit by pushing the vehicle for-
ward 10 feet.
2.
Allow the unit to center itself, or rotate the steering
wheel to the left until the stop is contacted.
3.
Rotate the wheel to the right while counting the num-
ber of rotations required to contact the right hand
stop.
4.
Divide the number of rotations by two. This will indi-
cate the number of steering wheel rotations to
achieve center.
5.
Measure the center tread distance at the front of the
tires. Measure as close to parallel with the front lower
frame of the vehicle as possible (Ref. Fig. 14).
6.
Put the measuring tape just under the frame rails and
measure the center tread distance on the rear of the
front tires.
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The correct measurement is 1/8” to 1/4” toe in.
7.
To adjust the wheel alignment, loosen the tie rod jam
nut (52), while holding the hex form on the outer tie
rod end (51) (Ref. Fig. 13).
If tie rods or ends have been replaced; adjust both rod
spacers the same distance prior to installing on the vehi-
cle.
8.
Count the threads on each end of the tie rod to make
sure that each side was adjusted equally.
9.
Tighten the jam nut (52) to the torque value specified
below.
Item
Torque Specification
52
36 - 40 ft. lbs. (48 - 54 Nm)
50 (including 51 and 53)
20 - 25 ft. lbs. (27 - 34 Nm)
5/8” (16 mm)
45
52
53
51
50
