8-8
2. Install the steering shaft housing with steering shaft
connecting the steering shaft and intermediate shaft
first; then slide the housing into place on the steering
support.
3. Secure the steering shaft housing to the frame with
four cap screws and nuts. Tighten the 6 mm nuts to 8
ft-lb and the 8 mm nuts to 20 ft-lb.
PR764B
4. Install the cap screw in the intermediate shaft coupler
and tighten to 31 ft-lb; then tighten the cap screw
(from step 1) to 11 ft-lb.
PR765A
5. Install the dash and connect the two electrical con-
nectors. Secure with sheet metal screws and tighten
securely. Do not over-tighten.
6. Install the steering housing boot; then install the boot
support and secure with two machine screws.
7. Install the steering wheel; then apply a drop of red
Loctite #271 to the threads of the castle nut. Secure
the steering wheel and tighten to 25 ft-lb. Install the
lock clip and cover.
Steering Knuckles
REMOVING AND DISASSEMBLING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate the
wheel; then remove the wheel.
2. Remove the cotter pin from the axle.
3. Remove the nut securing the hub.
4. Remove the brake caliper.
5. Remove the hub assembly.
6. Remove the cotter pin from the tie rod end and
remove the tie rod end from the knuckle.
7. Remove the two cap screws securing the ball joints
in the knuckle.
PR193
8. Tap the ball joint end out of the knuckle; then
remove the knuckle.
9. Remove the snap ring securing the bearing in the
knuckle; then press the bearing out of the knuckle.
PR289
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Clean all knuckle components.
2. Inspect the bearing for pits, scoring, rusting, or pre-
mature wear.
3. Inspect the knuckle for cracks, breaks, or galling of
the bearing surface.
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING
1. Using a suitable press and driver, press the bearing
into the knuckle until firmly seated; then install the
snap ring.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the
support stand to avoid injury.
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