1. |
Remove front tire and wheel assembly. |
2. |
Loosen steering linkage outer tie rod
nut, Fig. 2. |
3. |
Place match marks on steering linkage
inner tie rod nut and steering linkage inner tie rod. |
4. |
Loosen steering linkage inner tie rod
nut, Fig. 2. |
5. |
Separate steering linkage outer tie
rod from steering knuckle, using puller tool No. CH-24319-B, or
equivalent, Fig. 2. |
6. |
Clean tapered surface of steering knuckle. |
7. |
Inspect steering linkage inner tie
rod for bent or damaged threads. Replace steering linkage inner
tie rod, as required. |
8. |
Measure and adjust front toe. |
9. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
following: |
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a. |
To seat steering linkage inner tie
rod in steering knuckle, install installer tool No. J-44015, or
equivalent and torque to 30 ft. lbs. |
|
b. |
Remove installer tool No. J-44015,
or equivalent and start steering linkage outer tie rod nut. Torque
nut to 15 ft. lbs. and turn an additional 110°-130°. |
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