Steering System - Jeep CJ-3A Owner's Manual

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1—Tie Rod—Right
2—Tie Rod Socket—Right
3—Steering Knuckle and Arm—Right
4—Steering Bell Crank
S—Steering Connecting Rod
6—Steering Gear Arm
7
—Steering Gear Housing
8—Steering Knuckle and Arm—Left
9—Tie Rod Socket—Left
10—Tie Rod—Left

STEERING SYSTEM.

The "Steering System" is illustrated in Fig. 30. It requires little attention other than proper lubrication and maintaining correct
alignment.
Alignment may be thrown out by striking curbs or other obstructions. Looseness through the steering system will also affect
alignment. It is impossible to satisfactorily align the front wheels without first adjusting the various connections, including the
front wheel bearings.
The correct toe-in of the front wheels is 3/64 - 3/32 (1.19 mm.-
front tire wear and steering. The best method of checking wheel alignment is by the use of a wheel alignment device, which is
available in most every well equipped shop.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the steering parts will aid greatly in maintaining alignment. Keep the steering
Connection rods and tie rod ball joints snug; they must operate freely without lost motion. Keep the steering gear arm No. 6
tight on the lever shaft and the steering housing bracket tight on the frame. For adjustment of the front wheel bearings see Page
49. The bell crank No. 4 is mounted on the frame front Cross tube and swivels on two needle bearings. The mounting shaft is
removable from the frame bracket by removing the clamp bolt and nut. The bell crank tie-rod ball is replaceable.
Should the bell crank become bent or damaged, install a new part.
Do not tighten the steering gear to dampen out steering trouble. Should trouble develop, consult your Willys-Overland Dealer,
as he has a definite procedure for the inspection and adjustment of the steering system.
FIG. 30- STEERING SYSTEM
11—Socket Assembly
12—Bell Crank Support Clamp Bolt
13—Bell Crank Bearing
14—Bell Crank Bearing Sleeve
15—Bell Crank Support Pin
16—Bell Crank Bearing Seals
i 7—Clamp Bolt Nut
18—Clamp Bolt Lockwasher
i9—Support Pin Lockwasher
20—Support Pin Nut
2.38 mm.) which must be accurately measured for satisfactory
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