Left Side Steering Linkage

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Elevate the left front of vehicle and install suitable vehicle support, maintaining contact between the right front wheel and shop floor.

Fig 1: Identifying J 42640

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Position the wheels in a straight-ahead position and install the J 42640 .

Fig 2: Installing A Dial Indicator Between The Outer Tie Rod And Steering Knuckle

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Install a dial indicator between the outer tie rod and steering knuckle as shown and push inward to remove the lash slowly with one hand.
Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward on the tire and note amount of movement in joint.
Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm.

Fig 3: Installing The Dial Indicator Between The Outer Tie Rod End And Jam Nut

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Install the dial indicator between the outer tie rod end and jam nut and attach the other end to the relay rod as shown and push inward on the tire to remove the lash slowly with one hand.
Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward and note amount of movement in the joint.
Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm.

Fig 4: Installing The Dial Indicator Between The Pitman Arm And Relay Rod

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Install the dial indicator between the pitman arm and relay rod as shown in and push inward on the tire to remove the lash slowly with one hand.

Fig 5: Measuring Amount Of Movement In The Left Side Joint

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Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward and note the amount of movement in the joint.
Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm.