GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 235

STEERING LINKAGE
The following notice applies to one or more steps in the assembly
procedure of components in this portion of the manual as indicated at
appropriate locations by the terminology "See Notice on page 1 of this
Section ".
NOTICE: These fasteners are important attaching parts in that they
could affect the performance of vital components and systems, a nd/or could
result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the same
part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do
not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque
values must be used as specified during reassembly to assure proper retention
of these parts. For prevailing torque nut(s) and bolt(s), refer to the " Reuse of
Prevailing Torque N ut(s) and B olt(s)" chart in Section 10.
General Description...................................................................................... ..3B1-1
Diagnosis............................................................................................................3B1-1
Maintenance and A d ju stm e n ts....................................................................3B1-4
On-Vehicle Service....................................................................................... ..3B1-6
Tie R o d s....................................................... .............................................. ..3B1-6
Relay R o d .................................................................................................. ..3B1-8
Idler A r m .................................................................................................... ..3B1-8
Pitman A r m ............................................................................................... ..3B1-9
Steering Connecting Rod ..........................................................................3B1-9
Fig. 3B1-1--Typical Steering Linkage
SECTION 3B1
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The steering linkage is located forward of the front
crossmember. Refer to Fig. 3B1-1, for a typical system.
Steering effort is transmitted to left and right hand adjusta­
ble tie rods through a relay rod. The relay rod is connected to
an idler arm on the right and to the pitman arm on the left.
D IA G N O S IS
Reference should be made to the correct method of
disassembly, repair, adjustment and reassembly. Damaged,
broken or deformed parts must be replaced with the correct
replacement.
STEERING LINKAGE 3B1-1