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Steering Linkage

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    WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  1. If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
    2. NOTE: Excessive vertical motion of the studs relative to the sockets may indicate excessive wear.
  2. With the vehicle on the ground and the parking brake applied, start the vehicle and carry out the following:
    • Have an assistant rotate the steering wheel back and forth 360 degrees and watch for relative motion of the studs in the steering linkage ball sockets.
    • Watch for loose steering gear mounting.
  3. An additional check is with the key ON, engine OFF (KOEO) and the front wheels raised off the ground, grasp the wheel at the front and rear and watch for excessive play or binding in the joints while trying to steer the wheels.
  4. Install new components if necessary. Tighten any worn, damaged or loose components.
    5. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
  5. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
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