Steering Lubrication
●Lubricate the steering stem clamps.
○Remove the steering stem (see Steering Stem Removal).
○Wipe all the old grease off the steering stem, and clamps,
and out of the grease seals.
○Apply grease to the steering stem [A], grease seal lips and
mating surface [B] of the clamp, and pack the grooves [C]
in the clamp with grease.
Steering Stem Clamp Inspection
●Inspect the steering stem clamps [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
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both clamps.
Tie-Rod End and Steering Knuckle Joint Inspection
●Inspect each spherical bearing [A].
If roughness, excessive play, or seizure is found, replace
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the tie-rod end, or steering knuckle joint.
If damage, wear or deterioration is found, replace the
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tie-rod end.
SUSPENSION/STEERING
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