STEERIN G
9 -25
the highest reading as the wheel is turned
through center position. See the Specifications
Section for proper over-center preload.
d. If necessary, loosen locknut and readjust lash
adjuster screw to obtain proper torque. Tighten
the locknut to specifications and again check
torque reading through center of travel.
NOTE: If maximum specification is ex
ceeded, turn lash adjuster screw counter
clockwise, then come up on adjustment by
turning the adjuster in a clockwise motion.
10. Reassemble the pitman arm to the pitman shaft,
lining up the marks made during disassembly.
Torque the pitman shaft nut to specifications.
CAUTIO N:
I f a clamp type pitman arm is used,
spread the pitman arm just enough, with a
wedge, to slip the arm onto the pitman shaft.
Do not spread the clamp more than required to
slip over pitman shaft with hand pressure. Do
not hammer the pitman arm onto the pitman
shaft. Be sure to install the hardened steel
washer before installing the nut.
11. Install the horn button cap or shroud and connect
the battery ground cable.
12. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Steering Gear High Point Centering
1. Set front wheels in straight ahead position. This can
be checked by driving vehicle a short distance on a
flat
surface to determine steering wheel position at
which vehicle follows a straight path.
2. With front wheels set straight ahead, check position
of mark on wormshaft designating steering gear
high point. This mark should be at the top side of
the shaft at 12 o’clock position and lined up with
the mark in the coupling lower clamp.
Fig. 34—Checking Torque at Steering Wheel
3. On C, G and P series if gear has been moved off
high point when setting wheels in straight ahead
position. Loosen adjusting sleeve clamps on both
left and right hand tie rods, then turn both sleeves
an equal number of turns in the same direction to
bring gear back on high point.
NOTE: Turning the sleeves an unequal
number of turns or in different directions will
disturb the toe-in setting of the wheels.
4. On K series if the gear has been moved off high
point when setting wheels in straight ahead
position. Loosen adjusting sleeve clamps on the
connecting rod then turn sleeve to bring gear back
on high point.
5. Readjust toe-in as outlined in Section 3 (if
necessary).
6. Be sure to properly orient sleeves and clamps as
shown in figure 100 (and 102B). When fastening
and torque clamps to proper specification.
Steering Wheel Alignment
NOTE: On all series vehicles check steering
gear for high point centering before checking
steering wheel alignment.
1. Set wheels in straight ahead position by driving
vehicle a short distance.
2. Note steering wheel position. If off more than 1
inch from center (fig. 35), remove steering wheel as
outlined under "Steering Wheel - Removal", center
high point on gear, reposition and reinstall the
wheel.
Steering Column Lower Bearing Adjustment
G and P Series
1. Loosen clamp on steering shaft.
2. Applying 50 lb. force to the steering wheel end of
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