Idler Arm Adjustment - P30 Motorhome - GMC G Service Manual

3B1-4 STEERING LINKAGE
Idler Arm
2. Relay Rod
3. Tie Rod Assembly
Steering Knuckle
5. Pitman Arm
6. Steering Gear
7. Shock Absorber
8. Connecting Rod
10. Support Assemblies
11. Relay Arm
12. Washer
13. Grommet
14. Jam Nut
15. Adjuster Plug
IDLER ARM ADJUSTMENT — P30
MOTORHOME
The frame-mounted idler support assemblies (10) (figure
3) are adjustable for support shaft end play. Check for idler
arm movement as described in "Idler Arm Inspection." If the
idler arm fails this test, adjust the support shaft end play.
\ / \ Adjust (Figure 3)
1. Loosen the support assembly (10) jam nut (14).
2. Tighten the adjuster plug (15) to metal-to-metal
contact.
3. Back off the adjuster plug (15) 1/8 of a turn (1/2 of a
flat on the square nut).
Tighten
Jam nut (14) to 40 N«m (30 ft. lbs.). The adjuster plug
(15) should not be allowed to rotate.
Figure 3 — Steering Linkage — P30 Motorhome
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