The steering linkage connects both front wheels to the steering gear through the pitman arm.

The following components form a parallel type steering linkage:

The right and left tie rods are attached to the relay rod by ball studs.

On some four wheel drive models, a steering shock absorber is attached to the relay rod.

The tie rods have adjuster tubes for toe-in adjustments.

There are lubrication fittings at each joint.

Prevailing torque nuts are used at the inner tie rod joints.

Castle nuts secured with cotter pins at the outer tie rod joints.

Important: When any steering linkage components are repaired or replaced, verify that the steering linkage movement from stop to stop does not bind or contact another component.