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Turning Angle

Turning angle stop screws are located at rear of steering knuckle just above axle centerline. To adjust, loosen lock nut on turning angle stop screw. Using a turntable to measure angle, adjust stop screw to obtain specified angle, then tighten lock nut without changing setting.

TURNING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

Application Left Wheel Right Wheel
Chrysler Corp.
  W150 37° 27°
  W200 35° (1)29°
  W300-400 34° 29°
  D100-400 33° 33°
Ford Motor Co.
  F150 & Bronco 36° 36°
  F250 33.4° 33.4°
  F350 30.3° 30.3°
Jeep
  CJ 31-32° 31-32°
  All Others 37-38° 37-38°
(1) If equipped with 8.75 x 16.5 tires, turning angle is 26°. If equipped with 9.50 x 16.5 tires, turning angle is 24°.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs.
Ball Joint Type
Threaded Sleeve (Upper Ball Stud Seat)
  Ford & Chrysler Corp. 40
  All Others 50
Upper Ball Joint Nut
  Chrysler Corp. 135
  All Others 100
Lower Ball Joint Nut
  Chrysler Corp. 135
  All Others 80
Pivot Pin Type
  Pivot Pin Cap Bolts 70-90
  Drag Link-to-Steering Knuckle 60
  Tie Rod-to-Steering Knuckle 45