Steering Arm Replacement 4WD
Removal Procedure
- Remove the relay rod from the steering arm. Refer to
Relay Rod Replacement.
- Remove the steering arm to steering knuckle nut and washers.
- Remove the steering arm.
Installation Procedure
- Install the steering arm to the steering knuckle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the steering arm to steering knuckle washers and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 339 N·m (250 lb ft).
- Install the relay rod to the steering arm. Refer to
Relay Rod Replacement.
- Adjust the toe-in. Refer to
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.
Steering Arm Replacement C4500/C5500
Removal Procedure
- The steering arm is bolted to the steering knuckle with 2 bolts. The steering arm is non-repairable. Replace the steering arm if damaged or worn.
Remove the relay rod from the steering arm (2). Refer to
Relay Rod Replacement
.
- Remove the steering arm-to-knuckle bolts (1) and washers.
- Remove the steering arm (2).
Note: The steering arm is non-repairable. Replace the steering arm if damaged or worn.
- Inspect the steering arm for damage or wear.
Installation Procedure
- Install the steering arm (2) to the knuckle (5).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the steering arm-to-knuckle bolts (1) and washers.
Tighten
Tighten the steering arm-to-knuckle bolts to 563 N·m (415 lb ft).
- Install the relay rod to the steering arm. Refer to
Relay Rod Replacement.
- Adjust the toe-in. Refer to
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment.
Steering Arm Replacement C6500/C7500/C8500
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the relay rod from the steering arm. Refer to
Relay Rod Replacement.
- Remove the cotter pin (10).
- Remove the nut (9).
Note: Do not use heat on components in order to remove the arms.
- Drive the arm (1) from knuckle (6) with a suitable brass drift and hammer.
Installation Procedure
- Install new steering arm (1) with key supplied.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the nut (9).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 1508 N·m (1112 lb ft).
- Install the cotter pin (10).
- Install the relay rod to the steering arm. Refer to
Relay Rod Replacement.