STEERING SHAFT/TIE ROD TEST

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Check steering shaft and tie rod for damage, and

loose or missing mounting hardware. Refer to

Appendix H to lubricate tie rods.

STEERING SHAFT/TIE ROD TEST

(1) Grasp steering shaft to ensure there is no up

and down play.

(2) Grasp tie rod to ensure there is no up and

down or left and right play.

Check pitman arm and drag link for damage, and

loose or missing mounting hardware.

PITMAN ARM/DRAG LINK TEST

(1) Check nut securing pitman arm to steering

gear assembly. Ensure there is no play.

(2) Grasp drag link and ensure there is no play

left and right or up and down.

(3) Check for loose bolts, nuts, and clamps on

drag link.

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