Removal; Installation - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 16 : SUSPENSION
or threads are damaged, replace the
assembly.
3. Lubricate tie rod end fittings as directed in
"Lubrication Fittings" in this section.
4.7.1

Removal

1. Remove cotter pins and stud nuts which
attach tie rod socket ends to bell crank and
left steering arm (or idler arm) and right
steering arm.
2. Remove tie rod ball stud by tapping on
steering arm and bell crank or idler arm with
brass
hammer,
hammer to absorb shocks.
NOTE
If tie rod end assemblies are damaged in any
way, they must be replaced
4.7.2

Installation

1. Install socket end assemblies on tie rod. Be
sure both ends are threaded an equal
distance into the tube.
2. Make sure threads on stud and in stud nut
are clean and not damaged.
3. Position ball studs (socket ends of tie rod) in
holes in steering arm and bell crank or idler
arm. Ball stud and taper bore must be clean
and free of grease. Install a ball stud nut on
each stud and tighten firmly.
4. Torque stud nuts to prescribed torque (refer
to Torque Table 2). Align cotter pin slot
(tighten) and install a new cotter pin.
NOTE
Adjust toe-in as directed under heading "Toe-
In Adjustment" in this section.
5. Make sure tie rod ends are properly aligned
with ball studs, and then torque tie rod end
clamp bolts to prescribed torque (refer to
Torque Table 2).
CAUTION
Reinstall tie rod clamp as per FIGURE 17 &
FIGURE 18 as they might interfere with other
components.
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PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | Section revised October 2018
while
using
a
sledge
FIGURE 17: CURBSIDE TIE ROD - CLAMPS POSITION
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