Steering Service Precautions

Replacement fasteners must have the same part numbers as the originals. Tighten all fasteners to specification. Always use NEW cotter pins. When installing cotter pins, DO NOT back off castle nuts to align cotter pin hole. Tighten nut to next slot that lines up with hole.

DO NOT hammer on ball studs, or damage to threads may result. If threads are not clean and smooth, ball studs may turn in joint when nuts are tightened. Tie rod sleeve clamps must always be positioned as specified before tightening bolts.

NOTE: Adjust worm bearing preload prior to performing over-center preload adjustment. If steering gear is removed, install INCH torque wrench on worm shaft to check preload adjustments.