Drag Link Removal - Simplicity Broadmotor Series Service & Repair Manual

8 Steering & Front Wheel Repair
Upper Steering Group

Drag Link Removal

1. See Figure 26. Using a 9/16" socket and 9/16" open
end or box wrench, remove the capscrew, washer
and flanged hex nut that secure the steering arm
assembly to the front rod end on the drag link. (For
units equipped with early style drag links, see Figure
6 for correct hardware and assembly).
2. Disassemble rear drag link rod end from pitman arm
by removing capscrew, washers, spacer, and flanged
hex lock nut (Figure 27).
3. Remove the drag link rod ends by first loosening the
jam nuts. Turn the jam nuts clockwise (looking at the
end of the drag link shaft) one or two turns with a 3/4"
open-end wrench, and then unscrew the rod end by
turning it counter-clockwise.
4. Check the drag link for cracks or other damage, and
replace if required. If the drag link is being replaced,
position the jam nuts on the new drag link in the
approximate positions utilized on the old drag link.
5. Inspect the rod ends for free movement/rotation of
the rod end bearing, and replace the rod ends if nec-
essary.
6. Reassemble the rod ends to the drag link, and
reassemble the drag link to the unit in the reverse
order of disassembly. Do not tighten the jam nuts
until final spindle stop adjustments have been made.
NOTE: When reinstalling the rod ends, be sure to
adjust the overall length of the drag link arm so that the
left and right spindle stops stop against the axle assem-
bly with full left and right turns respectively. See the
adjustment procedures section for complete details.
Steering Arm
Figure 26. Disassemble Rod End From Steering Arm
Drag Link
Figure 27. Disassemble Rear Drag Link Rod End
From Pitman Steering Arm
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Drag Link
Pitman Steering Arm