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STEERING LINKAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS page page DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION STEERING LINKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TIE ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 PITMAN ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 SPECIFICATIONS TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 SPECIAL TOOLS STEERING LINKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION STEERING LINKAGE DESCRIPTION The steering linkage consists of a pitman arm, drag link, tie rod, and steering dampener (Fig. 1). An CAUTION: If any steering components are replaced CAUTION: Components attached with a nut and TIE ROD ENDS DESCRIPTION The ends are forged, with a lubed for life ball socket. OPERATION The tie rod ends connect the drag link to the wheel assembly. The tie rod provides toe alignment and PITMAN ARM DESCRIPTION The pitman arm is attached at one end of the steering gear’s sector shaft. The other end is con- OPERATION The pitman arm transfers rotary motion into side to side motion. DRAG LINK AND ENDS DESCRIPTION The drag link and ends are comprised of two forged ends connected by a steel adjusting tube. The drag Fig. 1 Steering Linkage 1 – DRAG LINK 19 - 22 STEERING WJ |