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SECTION 8
D-SERIES
Wheel Alignment Adjustment
Toe-in amount should be 1/16 to 1/8 inch with the
wheels straight ahead.
Turn steering wheel full right and then full left. Steering
arms welded to the spindles should stop an equal distance
from their respective stops. If adjustment is necessary, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Adjust the tie rods to obtain correct amount of toe-in.
2. Set steering gear on center by counting exact number of
turns of the steering wheel, from full left to full right.
3. Set wheel at center of travel.
4. Equalize the steering arm to axle stop clearance by
adjusting the length of the steering drag link. Wheels
should now be pointing straight ahead .
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Fig. 8-5 D-Series Steering
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5. Remove steering wheel from upper shaft and reposition
the wheel spokes and insert if necessary.
Remove Steering Gear
1. Remove steering wheel and foam dust cover.
2. Disconnect the drag link from steering gear lever.
3. Cut any wire ties holding electrical wiring to steering
column.
4. Remove through bolts holding gear housing to steering
gear
bracket.
See Fig. 8-6.
5. Remove steering gear assembly from the bottom.
Fig. 8-6 Steering Gear Bracket
Install Steering Gear
Steering gear is installed from the bottom
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1. Line up steering post and jacket.
2. Push steering gear up through the grommet in the
console .
3. Insert the two lever shaft nuts through the large hole in
the bracket.
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4. Align and install the three bracket to steering gear bolts.
5. Center the jacket in the console grommet and tighten
the three bolts evenly.
6. Connect the drag link to the steering arm.
7. Install the steering wheel on the splined upper shaft.
8. Check steering alignment by performing steps 2 through
4 under Wheel Alignment Adjustment.
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