SECTION 14: STEERING
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PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | January 2017
MAINTENANCE
Steering damper ball joint (rod end) is provided
with grease fitting for pressure lubrication. Under
normal conditions, it should be serviced at the
intervals specified by the Lubrication And
Servicing Schedule in Section 24:
LUBRICATION & SERVICING.
Check the ball joint for wear, and replace if
necessary. Good quality lithium-base grease
NLGI No. 2 like Shell Retinax LX is
recommended.
FIGURE 26: STEERING STABILIZER (DAMPER)
13.6 DRAG LINK MAINTENANCE
Visually inspect drag link components for
broken, corroded or deformed clamps, loose,
bent or corroded nuts and gauges on tube from
rubbing parts.
13.6.1 IFS Drag Link
Lubrication Fittings
All lubrication fittings must be clean before
applying lubricant. Also, always be sure
equipment used in applying lubricant is clean.
Every precaution should be taken to prevent
entry of dirt, grit, lint or other foreign matter into
lubricant containers. Replace fitting when
become broken or damaged.
Re-charge ball joint until grease can be seen
escaping from socket. On ball joints fitted with a
rubber boot, do not add to much grease as the
rubber boot might expand and rupture.
In selecting proper lubricants, supplier
reputation must be considered. The supplier
must be responsible for product quality. Figure
27 shows approximate location of steering
lubrication fittings.
MAINTENANCE
Drag Link (with Independent Front
Suspension)
Drag link ends (ball joint) are provided with
grease fittings for pressure lubrication.
To prevent corrosion from forming around the
ball pin (particularly the drop type ball joint as
it is exposed to dirt and water), remove the
old grease bead and assure sufficient grease
is applied to purge the old grease and fill the
joint and dust seal.
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