Removal And Disassembly - MCi 102D Series Maintenance Manual

102D SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
b. To check radial (back and forth) movement, set
the dial indicator so that the base of the indicator is on the
tie rod arm. Then, place the tip of the indicator on the
socket of the tie rod end. Be sure to position the dial
indicator so that it is line with the direction of movement.
(Figure 5)
6. Set the dial indicator to 0" (zero).
7. Move the cross tube assembly up and down or
back and forth, depending on which direction you are
checking for looseness. If the indicator reading is 0.060"
or more, replace the tie rod end immediately. If the
indicator reading is above 0.030", it should be replaced at
the next service interval.
CAUTION
Do not remove the tie rod end from the tie rod
arm to check for ball stud rotating torque. This
may damage the seal if a removal tool is used.
Additionally, the tie rod end seal can cause false
indications of internal torque.
8. Repeat steps three (3) through seven (7) for the
other tie rod end.
Note: When one tie rod end requires replacement,
it is recommended to replace both to allow for even
wear on both sides of the vehicle.
01-FRONT AXLE
Figure 5

REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY

Tie rod, tie rod arms and tie rod ends
WARNING
To prevent serious eye injury, always wear safe
eye protection when you perform vehicle
maintenance or service.
WARNING
Support the vehicle with safety stands. Do not
work under a vehicle supported only with jacks;
jacks can slip or fall over and cause serious
personal injury or death.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Set the park brake.
3. Place blocks under the wheels not being serviced
to prevent the vehicle from moving.
4. Raise the vehicle so that the wheels to be serviced
are off the ground. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
5. Remove the cotter pins that fasten each tie rod ball
joint to the tie rod arms (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Tie rod end and arm
6. Disconnect the tie rod assembly from the tie rod
arm. You might have to use a removal tool to separate the
tie rod ball joint from the tie rod arm.
7. Remove the cotter pin and nut that fasten the tie
rod arms in the knuckle.
August 2000
Date
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