Linkages

Steering Linkage:

Light duty (LD) and heavy duty (HD) steering linkage is used with IFS suspensions. Heavy duty linkage is used on 8800 and 10500 lb. GVW vehicles. Vehicles with 10500 lb. GVW rating have a steering damper mounted from a frame bracket to the centerlink.

CAUTION:
- If any steering components are replaced or serviced an alignment must be performed.
- Components attached with a nut and cotter pin must be torqued to specification. Then if the slot in the nut does not line up with the cotter pin hole, tighten nut until it is aligned. Never loosen the nut to align the cotter pin hole.

Tie Rod End:

NOTE: When servicing the steering linkage, use care to avoid damaging ball stud seals. Use Puller C-3890A or an appropriate puller to remove tie rod ends.