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SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION Nꞏm Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Pitman Arm
Gear Shaft Nut300 225 —
Drag Link
Pitman Arm88 65 —
Drag Link
Tie Rod54
Then an additional 90°40
Then an additional 90°—
Drag Link
Adjuster Clamp61 45 —
Tie Rod End
Knuckle54
Then an additional 90°40
Then an additional 90°—
Tie Rod End
Adjuster Clamp61 45 —
Stabilizer Bar Link to Axle 68 50 —
Steering Damper
Axle95 70 —
Steering Damper
Tie Rod81 60 —
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SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING LINKAGE
Remover Ball Stud MB-991113
Puller Tie Rod C-3894-A
Remover Ball Joint C-4150A
PITMAN ARM REMOVAL TOOL - 9615
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DAMPER
REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering damper mounting nuts and bolts.
2. Slide the damper from the isolation bushing.
3. Remove the damper.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the steering damper on the axle and isolation bushing. Tighten nut to 95 Nꞏm (75 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the steering damper on the tie rod. Tighten nut to 81 Nꞏm (60 ft. lbs.).
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DRAG LINK
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drag link nut (2) from the pitman arm
side (1).
2. Remove the drag link nut from the knuckle side.
3. Remove the drag link (2) from the right knuckle
and pitman arm (1) with Puller C-3894A (3).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the drag link (2) to the pitman arm (1). Install
the nut and tighten to 88 Nꞏm (65 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the drag link to the right steering knuckle.
Install the nut and tighten to 54 Nꞏm (40 ft. lbs.).
Then an additional 90°.
3. Install tie rod to the left steering knuckle and drag
link. Install the nuts and tighten to 54 Nꞏm (40 ft.
lbs.). Then an additional 90°.
4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to the
surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe,
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
5. After adjustment tighten tie rod adjustment sleeve
clamp bolts to 61 Nꞏm (45 ft. lbs.).
NOTE:Positiontheclamponthesleevesoretain-
ing bolt is located on the bottom side of the sleeve.
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PITMAN ARM
REMOVAL
1. Remove the drag link nut (2) from the pitman arm
(1).
2. Install puller C-3894-A (3) and separate the drag
link (2) from the pitman arm (1).
3. Mark the pitman arm (2) and shaft positions for
installation reference. Remove the nut (3) and
washer (4) from the pitman arm (2).
4. Removethepitmanarm(4)withPuller9615(2)or
an equivalent pitman arm puller tool.
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INSTALLATION
1. Align reference marks and install pitman arm.
2. Install the lock washer and retaining nut on the pit-
man shaft and tighten nut to 251 Nꞏm (185 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the drag link (1) to the pitman arm (5). Install
thenut(4)andtightento54Nꞏm(40ft.lbs.).Then
an additional 90°.
4. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to the
surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe,
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
5. After adjustment tighten tie rod adjustment sleeve
clamp bolts to 61 Nꞏm (45 ft. lbs.).
NOTE:Positiontheclamponthesleevesoretain-
ing bolt is located on the bottom side of the
sleeve.
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TIE ROD END
REMOVAL
1. Remove tie rod nuts (1).
2. Remove tie rod from drag link and left knuckle with
remover C-4150A.
INSTALLATION
1. Install tie rod (2) to the left steering knuckle and
drag link. Install the nuts (1) and tighten to 54 Nꞏm
(40 ft. lbs.) Then an additional 90°.
2. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle to the
surface. Center steering wheel and adjust toe,
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE).
3. After adjustment tighten tie rod adjustment sleeve
clamp bolts to 61 Nꞏm (45 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Position the clamp on the sleeve so retaining bolt is located on the bottom side of the sleeve.
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TRACK BAR
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the axle.
2. Remove the track bar bolts (2) and nuts (3).
3. Remove the track bar (1).
INSTALLATION
1. Install the track bar (1).
2. Install the new bolts (2) and nuts (3). Tighten to
203 Nꞏm (150 ft lbs.).
3. Remove the supports under the axle and lower the
vehicle to the ground.