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6.16
Steering Cable Adjustment -- Continued
6. Minor adjustments can be made using the steering
cable rod end(s). Loosen jam nut on rod end(s).
Remove end from top of steering nozzle. Turn rod
end in or out to adjust. Reinstall rod end, apply
Loctite 242 (Blue) and tighten bolt to specifications.
See Ill. 2.
CAUTION:
The cable must be threaded into the rod end a minimum
of 3/8² (10mm). Do not attempt major adjustments with
the rod ends.
7. Apply Loctite 242 (Blue) to threads of cable and
securely tighten jam nut with rod end positioned
parallel to mounting surface. See Ill. 1 and 2.
Small adjustments
canbemadewithrod
end(s).
40 in. lbs.
8 ft. lbs.
Ill. 2
Rod end positioned parallel to mounting sur-
face after jam nut is tight.
Incorrect
Correct
Ill. 1
Minimum thread engagement:
3/8² (10mm).
3/8²
Cable
threads
Rod end
Ill. 2
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