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TIE RODS
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from both ends
of the tie rod.
2. Using tool J-2781, Figure 7, remove the tie rod
ends.
FIGURE 7
3. Using tool J-2781 remove the inner end.
INSTALLATION
New tie rod end installation and reassembly is
accomplished by reversing procedure of removal
and disassembly.
NOTE: When installing n e w tie rod ends thread
the ends into the tie rod equally. Do not tighten
clamps too tightly as the resulting distortion will
destroy the clamping affect. Correct t or q u e
should be (20 to 30) foot pounds . Final toe-in
adjustment must be checked with steering gear on
high point, while tie rod adjustment is being made .
TURNING PULL
The amount of steering pull on the front wheels
required to turn the wheels is measured in the
following manner:
1. Disconnect the drag link and place roller plates
under the front wheels.
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2. Hook spring scale J-544-A over the tire tread in
a horizontal plane with the wheel spindle center
line.
NOTE: A pull no greater than 25 pounds should
be required to turn the wheels on the roller plates.
Greater pull required indicates binding of pivot
pins, tie rod ends or a lack of proper lubrication.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
GENERAL INSPECTION
Before checking the alignment of the front
wheels, the following operations should be per-
formed in the order listed. A successful alignment
job cannot be accomplished unless these inspection
operations are performed.
1. Inflate all tires to recommended pressures.
2. Check condition of tires (blowout patches thin
treads, vulcanizing, etc).
3. Wheel and tire run-out, wobble o r eccentricity.
4. Brakes for dragging condition.
5. Wheel balance.
6. Front wheel bearing adjustment.
7. Front and rear riding heights.
8. Pivot pin and bushing clearance.
9. Upper and lower support arm bushings.
10. Steering gear adjusting points.
11. Shock absorber control.
12. Rear springs and "U" bolts.
13. Location of steering "high point".
14. Divide total toe-in equally between the front
wheels.
When checking front wheel alignment, the car
must be level. It should be empty with no luggage
or load in the trunk.
NOTE: Rock the car back and forth several
times and allow it to settle.
RIDING HEIGHT - FRONT
Measure the distance from top of the lower
support arm, the lower edge of the upper rebound
bracket. This measurement should be 4-5/32" on
each side (B), Figure 1. (Curb load - less passen-
gers). If the two measurements vary more than
1/2", replace one or both of the coil springs as
required
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