Linkages

Light Duty Steering Linkage:

Heavy Duty Steering Linkage:

A light duty (LD) steering linkage is used on 6400, 6600 and 7500 lb. GVW vehicles. A heavy duty (HD) steering linkage is used on 8800 and 11000 lb. GVW vehicles. The steering linkage is comprised of a tie rod end, tie rod, drag link, steering damper and pitman arm.

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: To avoid damaging ball stud seals, use Puller C-3894-A or an appropriate puller to remove tie rod ends.