Linkage, Link and Coil - Description

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: If any steering components are replaced or serviced an alignment must be performed.

NOTE: To avoid damaging ball stud seals, use an appropriate puller to remove tie rod ends.







NOTE: View is typical. Some vehicle configurations may have ball studs facing up or down, and may also have the damper ends reversed.

The steering linkage is comprised of a tie rod end (1), tie rod (2), pitman arm (3), drag link (4), and steering damper (5). The drag link is connected between the pitman arm (3) and the tie rod (2).