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rod, one pitman arm and one idler arm. The adjustable
tie rods have both left and right hand threads to allow
for toe-in adjustment. The pitman arm and the idler arm
are connected to the gear and frame respectively, and
both are connected to the center link, or relay rod. As the
steering wheel is turned, the gear rotates the pitman arm
which forces the relay rod to one side. The relay rod,
which is connected to the tie rods, moves the wheels
which are pivoted on the control arms.
All K series vehicles use a FORE-AFT and CROSS
STEER linkage which consists of an adjustable
connecting rod, steering arm and a tie rod which
connects the two steering knuckles together.
The tie rod joints in the steering linkage system require
multi-axis motion (similar to your shoulder joint). This is
accomplished by a ball and socket joint more commonly
referred to as a ball stud. These joints allow the tie rod
to follow the steering arm as the wheel is turned and as
the suspension moves with road shock. While the joints
connecting the idler and pitman arms to the relay rod
often allow motion about a pivot in one plane only
(similar to door hinge). In summation, as the pitman
arm moves, it moves the relay rod. The tie rods, that are
connected to the relay rod by ball studs, transmit the
steering force to the wheels. Figure 30-32 shows the
present steering linkages used on all series trucks.
STEERING LINKAGE
In order to steer a vehicle, the wheels of the vehicle must
be changed from their straight-ahead position.
The Ackerman system (patented in 1900) is used in most
vehicles. For this method of steering, the front wheels
are mounted on pivoted knuckles, and a steering linkage
is used to tie the knuckles together so that the wheels
rotate together about their pivots.
The center of rotation of a vehicle is the intersection of
lines drawn perpendicular to the wheels (fig. 28). The
purpose of the steering linkage is to turn the wheels
while keeping this exact geometrical relationship which
is necessary for minimum tire wear while turning. With
the Ackerman system the front wheels do not turn equal
amounts. One turns slightly more than the other so the
geometrical center of rotation can be kept constant.
The problems the steering linkage encounters are
keeping the geometrical relationship as well as moving
with the front suspension (fig. 28). Presently all trucks
except K series incorporate designs that are of the
parallelogram type (fig. 29).
The basic parallelogram type linkage is made with five
major components: Two adjustable tie rods, one relay
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
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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...
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Page 173: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 4 10 30 Series Truck Frame FRAME 2 5...
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