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(9) Install preload adjuster nut. Do not tighten nut until after Over-Center Rotation Torque (10) Install gasket to side cover and bend tabs around edges of side cover (Fig. 4). (11) Install pitman shaft assembly and side cover to housing. (12) Install side cover bolts and tighten to 60 N·m (44 ft. lbs.). (13) Perform over-center rotation torque adjust- ment. CENTER LINK REMOVAL (1) Remove the outer and inner tie rod ends from the center link. (2) Remove cotter pins and nuts from the idler arm and pitman arm (Fig. 28). (3) Separate the idler arm and pitman arm from the center link with Puller C-3894-A. (4) Remove center link. INSTALLATION (1) Install the center link on the pitman arm and idler arm (Fig. 28). (2) Tighten the pitman arm nut to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.). Install new cotter pin. (3) Tighten the idler arm nut to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.). Install new cotter pin. (4) Install the inner and outer tie rod ends on the center link. (5) Set toe pattern,(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/ WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE). IDLER ARM REMOVAL (1) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the idler arm at the center link. (2) Separate idler arm from the center link with Puller C-3894-A. (3) Remove nuts from the stud plate and remove idler arm (Fig. 28). INSTALLATION (1) Position the idler arm on the stud plate and tighten the nuts to 149 N·m (110 ft. lbs.). (2) Install idler arm to the center link and tighten nut to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 28). Install a new cot- (3) Set toe pattern,(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/ WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE). PITMAN ARM REMOVAL To remove the pitman arm the steering gear must be removed from the vehicle. Refer to steering gear Fig. 27 Needle Bearing Removal 1 - REMOVER Fig. 28 Steering Linkage 1 - STUD PLATE 19a - 10 STEERING R1 PITMAN SHAFT SEAL (Continued) |