8-2
Steering/Frame
NOTE: Critical torque specifications are located
in Section 10.
Steering Assembly
REMOVING
1. Secure the vehicle on a support stand to elevate
the front wheels; then remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts securing the tie
rod ends to the knuckles; then remove the tie rod
ends from the knuckles.
PR301
3. Make matching alignment marks on the pinion
shaft and lower steering shaft joint.
PR333A
NOTE: Any time steering components are disas-
sembled, all connecting components should be
marked for proper alignment during assembling.
4. Remove the cap screw securing the lower steer-
ing shaft joint to the pinion shaft; then slide the
joint free of the pinion.
PR302
5. Remove two cap screws securing the rack and
pinion assembly to the frame. Account for two
nuts and two washers.
PR303A
6. Remove the rack and pinion assembly from the
right-side.
PR305
INSPECTING
NOTE: Whenever a part is worn excessively,
cracked, or damaged in any way, replacement is
necessary.
1. Inspect the tie rod ends for damaged threads,
torn boots, or excessive wear.
! WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is solidly supported on the
support stand to avoid injury.
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