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STEERING TIE ROD MAINTENANCE (Contd)
REMOVAL
1.
Remove locknut (9), two washers (10), fiber washer (4), and screw (12) from steering lever (8) and
steering tie rod (11). Discard locknut (9).
2.
Remove locknut (2), two washers (3), fiber washer (4), and screw (7) from steering cylinder (6), steering
tie rod (5), and steering arm (1). Discard locknut (2).
NOTE
The adjustment preset position measurements are 32.25 in.
(81.915 cm) from center of tie tod bearing to center of tie rod
bearing on steering tie rods.
ADJUSTMENT
1.
Loosen two jam nuts (13) on steering tie rods (11) and (5).
2.
Rotate tie rod bar (14) until steering arms (1) and (8) are in up position.
3.
Tighten jam nuts (13) on steering tie rods (11) and (5) while holding tie rod bar (14).
INSTALLATION
1.
Install steering cylinder (6) and steering tie rod (5) on steering lever (1) with screw (7), fiber
washer (4), washers (3), and new locknut (2).
2.
Install steering tie rod (11) on steering lever (8) with screw (12), fiber washer (4), washers (10), and
new locknut (9).
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