Plymouth Valiant V-100 1965 Service – Technical Manual page 65

FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKAGE 2-7
Fig. 8-Steering Linkage Waliantl
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TIE ROD END
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Fig. 8-Sfeering Linkage Installed
steering knuckle arm or the center link by methods
other than using Tool C-3894 will damage the tie
rod end seal. (Fury Models use Tool C-3742).
When removing the tie rod ends, idler arm or steer-
ing gear arm, all seals should be closely inspected for
wear or damage. The tie rod ends are of the semi-
permanently lubricated type.
Damaged seals require removal of the seals and in-
spection of the tie rod assembly end at the throat
opening. If the parts have not lost all the lubricant or
are not contaminated, worn or rusted, use new seals
and reinstall, otherwise, a new complete tie rod end
assembly should be installed. Lubricate the tie rod
end assembly.
(1) Remove the
tie
rod ends from the steering
knuckle arms (Fig. 9).
Use care not to damage the
seals.
(2) Remove the inner tie rod ends from the center
link.
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Fig. 9-Removing Tie Rod End Stud
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(3) Remove idler arm stud from center link.
(4)
Remove the idler arm stud from the crossmem-
(5)
Remove the steering gear arm stud from the
ber.
center link.
lnstullution
Replace all tie rod and steering arm assemblies
that are damaged or worn.
(1) Position the idler arm stud in the bracket and
install the washer and nut. Tighten nut
45
foot-
pounds (maximum) and install the cotter pin.
(2) Place the center link over the idler arm and
steering gear arm studs and tighten the nuts
40
foot-
pounds. Install the cotter pins.
(3) Connect the tie rod ends to the steering knuckle
arms. Tighten the nuts
40
foot-pounds. Slide the stone
protectors into position and install the cotter pins.
SWAY BAR (Fig. 10)
(4)
Measure and adjust the front wheel toe.
Removal
(1) Remove the two sway bar link retaining nuts
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Fig. IO-Sway B a r Assembly 1Belvedere-Satellitel