Connecting Rod Replacement - P30 Motorhome - GMC G Service Manual

VIEW A
C. Clamps must be between and clear of
dimples before torquing nuts.
D. Outboard Rotation
E. Adjuster Tube Slot
F. Slot in adjuster tube must not be within
this area of clamp jaws.
G. Clamp ends may touch when nuts
are torqued to specifications. But the gap
next to the adjuster tube must be visible.
Minimum gap is 0.127 mm (0.005-inch).
Figure 16 — Connecting Rod Clamp and Adjuster
Tube Positioning — P30 FS3
STEERING LINKAGE 3B1-13
CONNECTING ROD REPLACEMENT
The non-adjustable connecting rod is used to connect
the pitman arm to the relay arm. Replace the connecting
rod if the rod is bent or the ball stud is loose.
Important
Do not attempt to free the ball stud by using a pickle
fork or wedge-type tool, because seal or bushing
damage could result (figure 6). Use the proper tool to
separate all ball joints.
E
Remove or Disconnect (Figure 3)
Tool Required:
J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller.
• Raise the vehicle.
1. Castellated nuts and cotter pins from the connecting
rod (8).
2. Connecting rod (8) from the pitman arm (5). Use
J 24319-01 (figure 7).
3. Connecting rod (8) from the relay arm (11). Use
J 24319-01 (figure 7).
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Inspect
— Ball stud threads for damage.
— Ball stud seals for excessive wear.
Clean
Threads on the ball stud and ball stud nut.
B
Install or Connect (Figure 3)
1. Connecting rod (8) to the pitman arm (5) and relay
arm (11).
2. Castellated nuts and cotter pins to the connecting rod
(8).
Tighten
• Castellated nuts to "S pecifications" as
instructed at the end of this section.
Lower the vehicle.
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— P30 MOTORHOME