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Rack and Pinion
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Figure 7-11 Drag Link Ball Joint
3.
Loosen the bolts on the steering universal joint that secure the steering column shaft and the rack and pinion shaft.
4.
Remove the rack and pinion spline bolt, and slide the universal joint up on the steering column shaft away
from the rack and pinion splined shaft.
5.
Remove the four bolts from the rack and pinion steering assembly mounting bracket. Remove the rack and pinion
assembly and the tie-rod assembly (Figure 7-12, Page 7-8).
RACK AND PINION INSTALLATION
1.
Apply a light coat of anti-seize lubricant to the splined portion of the pinion shaft to minimize corrosion.
2.
Position the rack and pinion base next to the mounting bracket, and install the four bolts. Tighten the hardware to
23 ft-lb (31 N·m) (Figure 7-12, Page 7-8).
3.
Slide the universal joint down over the pinion. Align the flat-way on the pinion with the bolt path on the universal
joint.
4.
Install the universal bolt on the pinion shaft and tighten to 18 ft-lb (24 N·m). See following NOTE.
NOTE: Be sure to tighten the bolt at the universal joint on the rack and pinion shaft before tightening the steering
column coupling bolt.
5.
Tighten the universal joint bolt on the steering column to 18 ft-lb (24 N·m).
6.
Install both outer drag link ball joints, and advance the bolt approximately 6 threads. Do not tighten the jam
nuts. Jam nuts will be tightened during alignment.
7.
Install the outer drag link ball joints on each upright, and tighten the hardware to 70 ft-lb (95 N·m) (Figure
7-11, Page 7-8).
8.
Align the front wheels. See Wheel Alignment on page 7-14.
9.
Adjust the outer drag link jam nuts, and tighten the hardware to 21 ft-lb (28.4 N·m).
10.
Adjust the inner drag link jam nuts, and tighten the hardware to 21 ft-lb (28.4 N·m).
11.
Remove the vehicle jack stands, and lower the vehicle to the ground.
RACK AND PINION DISASSEMBLY
1.
Remove the rack and pinion and drag link assembly. See Rack and Pinion Removal on page 7-7.
2.
Remove the two outer ball joints from the drag links (Figure 7-13, Page 7-9).
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2014 Carryall 295/XRT 1550 Maintenance and Service Manual
STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION
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Figure 7-12 Rack and Pinion Bolts
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