9 -6 2 STEERING
and d. Total rotation of tie rod assembly should
measure at least 35°.
f. If rotation is less than 35°, loosen one tie rod
sleeve clamp and rotate both tie rod ends to
their maximum limit
both ends must be rotated
in the same direction
g. Tighten tie rod clamp and again rotate both
ends to their maximum limits, repeating Steps c
and d. This recheck of total rotation will result
in a minimum of 35° travel.
h. After obtaining the correct amount of rotation
(35° or greater), position the outer tie rod end
approximately midway in this travel.
If rotating checks, outlined above, reveal a rough or
lumpy feel, the inner or outer tie rod end assembly may
have excessive wear and should be replaced.
If all of the above mentioned conditions are met, proper
tie rod installation is assured.
Relay Rod
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove inner ends of the tie rods from relay rod as
described under “Tie Rod—Removal”.
3. Remove the cotter pins from the pitman and idler
arm ball studs at the relay rod. Remove the
castellated nuts.
4. Remove the relay rod from the pitman and idler
arms by tapping on the relay rod ball stud bosses
with a hammer, while using a heavy hammer as a
backing (fig. 103).
5. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.
Installation
CAUTION:
See the CAUTION on page 1 of
this section regarding the fasteners referred to
in steps 2 and 3.
1. Make sure that threads on the ball studs and in the
ball stud nuts are perfectly clean and smooth.
Check condition of ball stud seals; replace if
necessary.
NOTE: If threads are not clean and smooth,
ball studs may turn in sockets when
attempting to tighten nut.
2. Install the relay rod to the idler arm and pitman
arm ball studs, making certain the seals are in
place. Install and torque the nut to specifications
and then install the cotter pin.
NOTE: Never back off the nut to align cotter
pin, always tighten nut to next slot that lines
up with hole in stud.
3. Install the tie rods to the relay rod as previously
described under “Tie Rod—Installation”. Lubricate
the tie rod ends.
4. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
5. Adjust toe-in (see Section 3) and align steering
wheel as described previously in this section under
“Steering Wheel Alignment and High Point
Centering”.
Idler Arm
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the cotter pin and castellated nut from ball
stud at the relay rod. Remove the ball stud from the
relay rod by tapping on the relay rod boss with a
hammer, while using a heavy hammer as a backing
(fig- 103).
3. Remove the idler arm to frame bolt and remove the
idler arm assembly.
Installation
CAUTION:
See the CAUTION on page 1 of
this section regarding the fasteners referred to
in steps 1 and 3.
1. Position the idler arm on the frame and install the
mounting bolts (special plain washers under bolt
heads); torque the nuts to specifications.
2. Make sure that the threads on the ball stud and in
the ball stud nut are perfectly clean and smooth.
Check condition of ball stud seal; replace if
necessary.
NOTE: If threads are not clean and smooth,
ball stud may turn in the socket when
attempting to tighten nut.
3. Install the idler arm ball stud in the relay rod,
making certain the seal is positioned properly;
install the nut and torque to specifications.
NOTE: Never back off nut to align cotter pin,
always tighten nut to the next slot that lines
up with the hole in the stud.
4. Install cotter pin.
5. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Pitman Arm
Removal
1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove cotter pin from pitman arm ball stud and
remove nut.
3. Remove pitman arm or relay rod from ball stud by
tapping on side of rod or arm (in which the stud
mounts) with a hammer while using a heavy
hammer or similar tool as a backing (fig. 103). Pull
on linkage to remove from stud.
4. Remove pitman arm nut from pitman shaft or
clamp bolt from pitman arm, and mark relation of
arm position to shaft.
5. Remove pitman arm, using Tool J-6632 or J-5504.
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Page 123: ...BODY 1B 3 Fig 6 Typical 06 Van LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 149: ...BODY 1B 29 Fig 84 Body Mounting 06 Fig 85 Body Mounting 14 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 171: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 2 Frame Horizontal Checking Typical FRAME 2 3...
Page 173: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 4 10 30 Series Truck Frame FRAME 2 5...
Page 174: ...2 6 FRAME LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 5 Underbody Reference Points G Van...
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