Steering Connecting Rod Replacement (4-WD Models)
- Remove cotter pins from ball studs and remove castellated nuts. Remove ball studs from steering arm and pitman arm boss by tapping with a light hammer while using a heavy hammer as a backing.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure threads on studs and nuts are clean and smooth. Check ball stud seals and replace if necessary. Install connecting rod on steering components, tighten nuts and install new cotter pins. See Figurefor proper alignment and orientation of connecting rod clamps.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Application |
Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
| Tie Rod Ball Stud Nuts |
50 (68) |
| Tie Rod Clamps |
| |
"S" Trucks |
14 (19) |
| |
All Other Models |
22 (30) |
| Idler Arm Mounting Bolt |
30(41) |
| Idler Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut |
66 (90) |
| Pitman Arm-to-Relay Rod Nut |
66 (90) |
| Steering Connecting Rod Nut |
| |
P10/30 & Motor Home Chassis |
70(95) |
| |
K10/20 |
50 (68) |
| Steering Connecting Rod Clamps |
40 (54) |
| Pitman Arm-to-Pitman Shaft Nut |
| |
K10/20 |
90 (122) |
| |
Motor Home Chassis |
125(170) |
| |
All Other Models |
180 (244) |