PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual page 533

8. Next, unscrew the drag link elbow ball joint back
out.
H Series: Five (5) full turn from the initial /
reference position.
X Series: One (1) full turn from the initial /
reference position.
The tapered shank must point down as shown on
(FIGURE 4).
9. To prevent interference between the ball joint
clamp bolts and other components of the
steering system, the clamp bolt must be
positioned vertically as shown on FIGURE 6.
Tighten the clamp nut to 118-133 lbf-ft.
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 drag link
tube.
SLEEVE ADJUSTMENT PARAMETERS
10. On the drag link front end you will find an
adjustment sleeve which has internal and external
left and right threads.
Writer:
FL
H : 5 full turns
X : 1 full turn
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5: NOTE THE VERTICAL ORIENTATION OF
THE CLAMP BOLT AT THE KNUCKLE END AND ON
WHICH SIDE THE NUT MUST BE POSITIONED
FIGURE 6
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