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Drag Link Removal
1. Mark the front and bottom of the drag link
(D, Figure 8) for reinstallation.
2. Remove the carriage bolt (F), spacer (S), and nut (T)
securing the drag link (D) to the left steering arm (H).
3. Remove the capscrew (A), washer (B), and nut (E)
securing the drag link (D) to the steering gear assem-
bly (C).
4. Remove the drag link (D) from the frame.
8 Steering Component Service
Lower Steering System Disassembly / Assembly
LOWER STEERING
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
Drag Link Installation
1. Install the drag link (D, Figure 8) through the frame.
Orient the link in the same position as the original.
2. Secure the drag link (D) to the steering gear assem-
bly (C) using the original capscrew (A), washer (B),
and nut (E).
3. Attach the front of the drag link (D) to the left steering
arm (H) using the original carriage bolt (F), spacer
(S), and nut (T).
Spindle Installation
1. Lubricate the spindle (M or N, Figure 8) with lithium
grease.
2. Insert the spindle through the front axle.
3. Insert the spindle through the steering arm (H or P).
This may require some effort. Orient the arm and
spindle as shown in Figure 8.
4. Secure the spindle (M or N) with a snap ring (G).
Tie Rod Installation
1. Turn both wheels straight forward.
2. Install the tie rod (Q, Figure 8) and orient in original
position.
NOTE: The ridge in the tie rod goes down.
3. Secure the tie rod (Q) to each steering arm (H or P)
using the original carriage bolt (R), spacer (O), and
nut (J).
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