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Section 16: SUSPENSION

PA1564

2. Remove tie rod ball stud by tapping on

steering arm and bell crank or idler arm with
hammer, while using a sledge hammer to
absorb shocks.

NOTE

If tie rod end assemblies are damaged in any
way, they must be replaced.

2.8.2 Installation

1. Install socket end assemblies on tie rod. Be

sure both ends are threaded an equal
distance into the tube.

2. Make sure threads on stud and in stud nut

are clean and not damaged.

3. Position ball studs (socket ends of tie rod) in

holes in steering arm and bell crank or idler
arm. Install a ball stud nut on each stud and
tighten firmly.

4. Torque stud nuts to 150-200 lbf-ft (203-271

Nm). Align cotter pin slot (tighten) and install
a new cotter pin.

NOTE

Adjust toe-in as directed in paragraph "4.4.2
Toe-In Adjustment" of this Section.

5. Make sure tie rod ends are properly aligned

with ball studs, then torque tie rod end
clamp bolts to 40-60 lbf-ft (55-80 Nm).

NOTE

If tie rod is not properly aligned with stud,
binding will result.

2.9 STEERING

ARMS

The left and right wheel steering arms are
secured to a steering knuckle at one end and to
a tie rod at the other end.

2.9.1 Removal

1. Remove wheel as directed in Section 13,

"Wheel, Hubs And Tires" of the
maintenance manual.

2. Remove cotter pin and nut from stud

securing tie rod to steering arm. Remove
ball stud from steering arm by tapping on
arm with a hammer, placing a sledge
hammer underneath steering arm to absorb
shocks.

3. Remove bolts securing steering arm to

steering knuckle assembly. Remove steer-
ing arm from steering knuckle.

2.9.2 Installation

1. Install steering arm onto steering knuckle.

2. Torque steering arm to steering knuckle

fixing bolts. Torque short bolt (M20 X 65) to
520-575 lbf-ft (705-780 Nm). Torque long
bolt (M24 X 100) to 751-830 lbf-ft (1018-
1125 Nm).

3. Position tie rod ball stud in steering arm and

tap with a brass hammer to seat ball stud in
steering arm. Install nut on stud. Torque nut
to 150-200 lbf-ft dry (203-271 Nm). Tighten
nut to nearest cotter pin slot and install a
new cotter pin.

4. Install wheel as directed in Section 13,

"Wheel, Hubs And Tires" under paragraph
"3.2 Installation" of the maintenance manual.

2.10 LUBRICATION

FITTINGS

All lubrication fittings must be clean before
applying lubricant. Also, always be sure
equipment used in applying lubricant is clean.
Every precaution should be taken to prevent
entry of dirt, grit, lint or other foreign matter into
lubricant containers. Replace fitting when they
become broken or damaged.
Intervals of application given in the following
paragraphs are recommended for normal
service. More frequent intervals may be applied
under severe operating conditions. In selecting
proper lubricants, supplier reputation must be
considered. The supplier must be responsible
for product quality. The diagram (Fig. 14) shows
approximate location of steering lubrication
fittings.

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