10. Install the steering wheel boot support.
11. Install the steering boot onto the boot support.
12. Install the steering wheel; then with a drop of red
Loctite #271 on the threads of the steering shaft,
install the nut and tighten to 25 ft-lb.
13. Install the lock clip and steering wheel cover.
Checking/Adjusting Front
Wheel Alignment
NOTE: All measurements and adjustments must
be made with the vehicle unloaded.
Mark the center-line of the front tires at the front and rear
of the tire; then using a tape measure, measure and record
the distance between the marks at the front and rear. The
front measurement should be 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2 in.)
greater than the rear measurement (toe-out).
To adjust the wheel alignment, use the following proce-
PR762A
dure.
1. Center the steering wheel; then using an open-end
wrench to hold the tie rod ends, loosen the right-side
and left-side jam nuts.
HDX131A
Always use a wrench to hold the tie rod ends when loos-
ening or tightening the jam nuts or damage to the boots
could occur.
2. Turn the left-side and right-side tie rods in equal
increments to achieve the proper toe-out; then
tighten the jam nuts securely.
CAUTION
PR087A
HDX098B
PR085A
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