Steering: Description and Operation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION1. The steering linkage connects both front wheels to the steering gear through the pitman arm. The pitman arm, idler arm, and relay rod form a parallel type steering linkage. The right and left tie rods are attached to the relay rod by ball studs.
2. There are lubrication fittings at each joint. Prevailing torque nuts are used at the inner tie rod joints and castle nuts secured with cotter pins at the outer tie rod joints.
NOTE: Whenever any steering linkage components are repaired or replaced, check the steering geometry and front end alignment.