Front I-Beam Axle Tie Rod; Tie Rod Inspection Procedure - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

Clean the adjustment system with a brush and
compressed air prior to inspection, if required.
With the engine running and the vehicle on the
ground (with a load on the axle) turn the steering
wheel left and right.
To verify that the threads are tight and do not
present any play, use one of the following
methods:
• Visual inspection
• Place a finger on the separation line from the
adjuster sleeve to the threaded ball joint
shaft.
Keep fingers clear of pinch zones.
• Use a dial gage clamped to the tube and
feelers aligned on the ball joint to indicate
any play
When play is discovered in the adjusting system,
replace the complete drag link.
CAUTION
Do not re-use clamp hardware.
Bolt and nut should be replaced every time
they are unscrewed.
While assembling the clamp, make sure the
bolt does not touch the draglink tube.
FIGURE 32: I-BEAM FRONT AXLE DRAG LINK

14.7 FRONT I-BEAM AXLE TIE ROD

FIGURE 33: I BEAM AXLE TIE ROD
The tie rod includes a fine adjustment sleeve on
one side.
FIGURE 34:TIE ROD COMPONENTS
Do not re-use tie rod joint nut.
Joint nuts should be replaced every time they
are unscrewed.
For
information:
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14.8 TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE

The steering tie rod assembly requires several
visual and functional inspections. If any of the
described conditions are found, a complete
replacement of the tie rod assembly or individual
ball joints may be required.
PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | Section revised June 2019
SECTION 14: STEERING
CAUTION
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