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CHAS
STEERING SYSTEM
REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
1. Remove:
• steering knuckle
1
NOTE:
Use a general puller to separate the ball joints
2
from the steering knuckle
1
or the front
lower arm
3
.
CHECKING THE TIE-RODS
1. Check:
• tie-rod free play and movement
Free play
→
Replace the tie-rod end.
Turns roughly
→
Replace the tie-rod end.
2. Check:
• tie-rods
Bends/damage
→
Replace.
CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES
1. Check:
• steering knuckles
Damage/pitting
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• ball joints
Damage/pitting
→
Replace the ball joint.
Free play
→
Replace the ball joint.
Turns roughly
→
Replace the ball joint.
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a. Clean the outside of the steering knuckle.
b. Remove the steering knuckle oil seal.
c. Remove the circlip
1
and rubber boot
2
.
Use the ball joint remover and installer set.
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