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Repair and Service Manual
FRONT 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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Fig. 22 Spindle Contact with Front Axle
With spindle arm resting against front axle, cut wire tie
(14) securing bellows (9) to rack and pinion unit (1) and
slide bellows away from rack and pinion unit to see large
hex of rack extension. A 1/8" gap should exist between
the large hex and the end of the rack and pinion unit.
Fig. 23 Checking Gap
Adjust using an 1/8" thick washer as a gauge, by turning
shaft of rack extension with wrench to create the 1/8" gap.
Tighten jam nut (5) to 35 - 45 ft. lbs. (47 - 61 Nm) torque.
Secure bellows to rack and pinion unit with new wire tie
(14).
Steering Wheel Replacement
Tool List
Qty.
Socket, 15/16" ............................................................. 1
Ratchet, 1/2" drive ....................................................... 1
Plastic Faced Hammer ................................................ 1
Ball Peen Hammer ...................................................... 1
Anti-seize Compound .................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
To maintain correct orientation when replacing steering
wheel, turn wheels straight ahead.
To prevent damage to the clipboard, perform the fol-
lowing removal procedure. Do not use a screwdriver
to push or pry the retaining tabs.
From the front side of the steering wheel (4), remove the
clipboard (5) by pulling straight up on the bottom of the
clipboard to release the two bottom retaining tabs. Then,
using thumb for leverage as shown, reach from behind
steering wheel with fingertips to first pull down, and then
push up to release the two top clipboard retaining tabs
Fig. 24 Clipboard Removal
Loosen the steering wheel retaining nut (6) two to three
turns (Ref. Fig. 24). DO NOT REMOVE NUT AT THIS
TIME. Apply upward pressure to the steering wheel.
Place a plastic faced hammer against the steering wheel
nut and strike plastic faced hammer sharply with a ball
peen hammer.
Fig. 25 Steering Wheel Replacement
Passenger Side
Spindle Arm
Resting Against
Front Axle
Rack
Ball
Joint
Front
of Vehicle
Gap
Approximately
1/8" Thick Washer
Step 1
Step 2
4
5
Steering Shaft
6
7