ASSEMBLY - TM-10-3930-607-150197

STEERING

NOTE:

When

replacing

the

tie

rod

assemblies or ends, check

the

center-to-center dimension of tie

rod

ends before installing the tie

rod

assembly.

1. Locate and mark the center of each tie rod end

(Fig. 6) using a machinist rule fitted with a circle-center-

finder attachment. Follow the instructions of attachment

manufacturer and make the center mark on the housing

of the tie rod end, opposite the ball stud.

Figure 4.

NOTE:

It will be necessary to remove the

center steering arm if replacement of

the inside tie rod ends is required.

Figure 6.

3. The center steering arm is secured to the axle in

the same way as the spindles and it is removed in the

2. Measure the distance between the center marks

same manner. The steering arm is removed through

and adjust to 16-5/8 inches.

the left hand, front opening in the axle. (Fig. 5) Two

spacers are provided on the steering arm, one on either

3. Turn each end into the tie rod an equal number

side.

of turns and lock jam nut.

4. To reassemble the center steering arm or the

spindles, assemble the parts in the axle and replace the

taper bolt through the spindle and king pin groove.

5. Center the king pin in the axle bearing hole and

start a new bearing into the hole, making sure the lube

hole in the bearing is in line with its grease fitting.

Repeat on opposite side of axle before driving the

bearings home.

CAUTION:

Do not drive bearings beyond trunnion

surface. (Fig. 7) Driving bearings against king

pin will damage bearing.

6. Attach the bearing caps (Fig. 4) if so equipped.

Figure 5.

D. ASSEMBLY

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