Steering Linkage Components; Center Link Replacement; Tie Rod Replacement - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

STEERING AND FRONT AXLE
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STEERING LINKAGE
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STEEiliG LINKAGE COMPONENTS
T h e l i n k a g e c o n s i s t s of the following
components:
• Center link (1).
• Center link rod ends (2).
• Tie rod (4).
• Tie rod adjusting sleeve (5).
• Tie rod end (6).
• Steering damper (7).
The steering damper, tie rod, pitman arm, center
link and rod ends (2) and (6) are serviceable
components. The tie rod (4) must be replaced if
the fixed rod end is worn or d a m a g e d .
Replacement procedures are as follows.
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Center Link Replacement
Remove the cotter pins and nuts attaching the
link to the pitman arm and center link.
Loosen the rod ends with a puller tool and
remove the center link.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the center
link if only one of the rod ends is to be replaced.
Loosen the rod end clamp bolts and remove the
rod ends from the link.
A s s e m b l e the r e p l a c e m e n t c e n t e r link
components and install the link.
Tighten the rod end nuts and install replacement
cotter pins.
Adjust front wheel toe setting as outlined in this
section.
Tie Rei Replacement
Disconnect the steering damper from the tie rod.
Remove the cotter pins and nuts attaching the
tie rod to the steering knuckles and center link.
Loosen the tie rod ends with a puller tool and
remove the tie rod.
Remove the adjusting sleeve and rod end from
the tie rod.
Assemble the tie rod end components and
install the rod.
Install the nuts attaching the tie rod to the
steering knuckles and center link.
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