Right Side Steering Linkage

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Fig 1: Elevating The Right Front Of Vehicle

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

Fig 2: View Of Dial Indicator Between The Outer Tie Rod & 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.

Fig 3: Noting Amount Of Movement In Right Side Joint

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Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward and note amount of movement in joint.
Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm (0.039 in).

Fig 4: View Of Dial Indicator Between The Outer Tie Rod End & Relay Rod

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Install the dial indicator between the outer tie rod end and relay rod as shown and push inward to remove the lash slowly with one hand.

Fig 5: Noting Amount Of Movement In Right Side Tie Rod End

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Place the dial indicator at zero, pull outward and note amount of movement in the joint.
Movement should not exceed 1.0 mm (0.039 in).