4.
Grasp by hand (or use a pipe wrench with jaw
protectors to avoid gouging the cross tube) and
slightly rotate the cross tube toward the front of
the vehicle and then slightly toward the rear.
Then center the cross tube between the stop po-
sitions. If the cross tube does not rotate in either
direction, replace both tie rod ends.
5.
Position yourself directly below the ball stud
socket. Using both hands, grab the end as close
to the socket as possible, no more than 6 inches
(15.2 cm) from the end. Firmly apply about 100
pounds of hand pressure in an up and down mo-
tion several times. When moving the assembly,
check for any movement at both tie rod ends.
See
If any movement is detected at one tie rod end,
replace
both
tie rod ends. Always replace tie rod
ends in pairs, even if only one tie rod end is
damaged.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to straighten a bent cross tube.
Doing so could result in damage to the axle. Be
sure to replace the cross tube with an original
equipment cross tube with the same length, diam-
eter, and thread size as the existing cross tube.
6.
Check the cross tube for cracks or other dam-
age. If the cross tube is bent or damaged, re-
place the cross tube.
7.
Check the clamps for damage. If a clamp is
damaged, replace the clamp. Replace the entire
cross tube assembly if either clamp is welded to
the cross tube.
8.
Check for proper installation of the tie rod end
clamp to the cross tube. Make sure that the tie
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Fig. 6, Draw Key Nut
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OK
OK
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NOTE: Shown without pinch bolt to provide clarity.
1.
Cross-Tube Split
Fig. 7, Tie-Rod End Adjustment
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Fig. 8, Check Movement of Tie Rod End
Front Axle
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