7
Front Suspension
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
2
1
2060
Figure 7-25
Adjust Rack and Pinion Resistance
2061
Figure 7-26
Install Inner Ball Joint
11.
Insert a 3/8-inch, 1/4-drive deep-well socket into the steering column end of the universal joint (2), and tighten the
bolts (1) to 15 ft-lb (20.3 N·m)
.
12.
Connect a torque wrench to the 3/8-inch deep-well socket, and measure the resistance of the rack and pinion.
Rotational resistance should measure 7 to 15 in-lb (0.8 to 1.7 N·m).
13.
If the measured resistance is not 7 to 15 in-lb (0.8 to 1.7 N·m), adjust the screw (7) until the setting is correct.
Tighten the nut (8) to 28 ft-lb (38 N·m)
.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
When the nut (8) is tightened, make sure the screw (7) adjustment does not change
.
14.
Install the two dust seal bellows (10)
.
15.
Secure the bellows with new bellows clamps or wire ties.
16.
Apply a light coat of anti-seize lubricating compound to the inner ball joint threads to minimize corrosion.
17.
Loosely install and advance the two nuts and drag links to the inner ball joint
. Nuts will
be tightened during the toe-adjustment procedure.
See Wheel Alignment on page 7-14.
18.
Apply a light coat of anti-seize lubricating compound to the drag link threads.
19.
Loosely install the two nuts and drag link ball joints. Advance the ball joints and nuts onto the drag link ends
. Nuts will be tightened during the toe-adjustment procedure.
20.
Install the rack and pinion assembly.
See Rack and Pinion Installation on page 7-8.
FRONT SUSPENSION
See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CAUTION
• These vehicles require toe-out unless the steering damper accessory is installed. All vehicles
equipped with a steering damper must use a toe-in setting.
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