PREVOST LE MIRAGE XLII, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Section 16: SUSPENSION
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2. Remove tie rod ball stud by tapping on
steering arm and bell crank or idler arm with
hammer, while using a sledge hammer to
absorb shocks.
NOTE
If tie rod end assemblies are damaged in any
way, they must be replaced.
2.8.2 Installation
1. Install socket end assemblies on tie rod. Be
sure both ends are threaded an equal
distance into the tube.
2. Make sure threads on stud and in stud nut
are clean and not damaged.
3. Position ball studs (socket ends of tie rod) in
holes in steering arm and bell crank or idler
arm. Install a ball stud nut on each stud and
tighten firmly.
4. Torque stud nuts to 150-200 lbf-ft (203-271
Nm). Align cotter pin slot (tighten) and install
a new cotter pin.
NOTE
Adjust toe-in as directed in paragraph "4.4.2
Toe-In Adjustment" of this Section.
5. Make sure tie rod ends are properly aligned
with ball studs, then torque tie rod end
clamp bolts to 40-60 lbf-ft (55-80 Nm).
NOTE
If tie rod is not properly aligned with stud,
binding will result.
2.9 STEERING ARMS
The left and right wheel steering arms are
secured to a steering knuckle at one end and to
a tie rod at the other end.
2.9.1 Removal
1. Remove wheel as directed in Section 13,
"Wheel, Hubs And Tires" of the
maintenance manual.
2. Remove cotter pin and nut from stud
securing tie rod to steering arm. Remove
ball stud from steering arm by tapping on
arm with a hammer, placing a sledge
hammer underneath steering arm to absorb
shocks.
3. Remove bolts securing steering arm to
steering knuckle assembly. Remove steer-
ing arm from steering knuckle.
2.9.2 Installation
1. Install steering arm onto steering knuckle.
2. Torque steering arm to steering knuckle
fixing bolts. Torque short bolt (M20 X 65) to
520-575 lbf-ft (705-780 Nm). Torque long
bolt (M24 X 100) to 751-830 lbf-ft (1018-
1125 Nm).
3. Position tie rod ball stud in steering arm and
tap with a brass hammer to seat ball stud in
steering arm. Install nut on stud. Torque nut
to 150-200 lbf-ft dry (203-271 Nm). Tighten
nut to nearest cotter pin slot and install a
new cotter pin.
4. Install wheel as directed in Section 13,
"Wheel, Hubs And Tires" under paragraph
"3.2 Installation" of the maintenance manual.
2.10 LUBRICATION FITTINGS
All lubrication fittings must be clean before
applying lubricant. Also, always be sure
equipment used in applying lubricant is clean.
Every precaution should be taken to prevent
entry of dirt, grit, lint or other foreign matter into
lubricant containers. Replace fitting when they
become broken or damaged.
Intervals of application given in the following
paragraphs are recommended for normal
service. More frequent intervals may be applied
under severe operating conditions. In selecting
proper lubricants, supplier reputation must be
considered. The supplier must be responsible
for product quality. The diagram (Fig. 14) shows
approximate location of steering lubrication
fittings.
1. Drag Link Ends: Lubricate at two fittings,
one at each end of link, every 6,250 miles
(10 000 km) with good quality lithium-base
grease NLGI No. 2 (Shell Retinax LX or
equivalent).
2. Relay Rod Ends: Lubricate at two fittings,
one at each end of rod, every 6,250 miles
(10 000 km) with good quality lithium-base
grease NLGI No. 2 (Shell Retinax LX or
equivalent).
3. Tie Rod Ends: Lubricate at four fittings, one
at each end of both tie rods, every 6,250
miles (10 000 km) with good quality lithium-