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STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
13.
Tighten the jams nuts on the bottom rod ends (3) to 81 ft·lb (110 N·m) (Figure 7-11, Page 7-9).
NON-LIFTED FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
See General Warnings on page 1-2.
NON-LIFTED TIE ROD END REMOVAL
1.
Electric Vehicle: Disconnect the batteries and discharge the controller. See Disconnecting the Batteries –
Electric Vehicles on page 1-4.
Gasoline Vehicle: Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery- Gasoline
Vehicles on page 1-3.
2.
Loosen jam nuts (13) to allow later rotation of the tie rod ends (12) (Figure 7-17, Page 7-14).
3.
Remove the retaining nuts (14).
4.
Lift male thread of tie rod from the hole in the spindle tab.
5.
Remove the tie rod ends from the steering gear.
6.
To minimize corrosion, apply a light coat of anti-seize lubricating compound to the threads where the tie rod
ends are installed.
NON-LIFTED TIE ROD INSTALLATION
1.
Thread tie rod ends (12) onto steering gear to a depth of 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) (Figure 7-17, Page 7-14).
WARNING
• The tie rod ends must be threaded into the rod at least 5/16 of an inch (8 mm). Failure to thread deep
enough may cause tie rod ends to separate from the rod during adjustment or while being operated,
possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control and severe personal injury.
2.
Install tie rod ends (12) into the spindle tabs. Install the retaining nuts (14) (Figure 7-17, Page 7-14). Tighten the
retaining nuts to 70 lb·ft (95 N·m).
3.
Adjust wheel toe-in. See Toe-in Adjustment on page 7-7.
4.
Electric Vehicle: Connect batteries. See Connecting the Batteries – Electric Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-4.
Gasoline Vehicle: Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery- Gasoline Vehicles on page 1-3.
NON-LIFTED LEAF SPRING REMOVAL
1.
Electric Vehicle: Disconnect the batteries and discharge the controller. See Disconnecting the Batteries –
Electric Vehicles on page 1-4.
Gasoline Vehicle: Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s). See Disconnecting the Battery- Gasoline
Vehicles on page 1-3.
2.
Loosen lug nuts on both front wheels and raise front of vehicle with a chain hoist or floor jack. Place jack stands
under the aluminum rails of the vehicle frame just aft of the front suspension. Lower the vehicle onto the jack
stands. See General Warnings on page 1-2.
3.
Remove both front wheels.
Non-Lifted Front Suspension Components
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