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Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 1999 🢒 Isuzu MD Steel Tilt (F Model) 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Linkage (Non-Rack & Pinion) 🢒 Tie Rod Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 374083 Size: SH
  1. Remove the tie rod ball joint from the tie rod arm. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
  2. Remove the following components from the steering knuckle:
    3. • The tie rod arm bolts (3)
    • The flat washers
    • The tie rod arm (4)

    Important: The tie rod arm is not serviceable. Replace the rod arm if it is worn or damaged.

  3. Inspect the tie rod arm for the following conditions:
    4. • Damage
    • Wear

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 374083 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the tie rod arm (4) to the steering knuckle (5).
  2. Secure the tie rod arm with the following components:
    3. • The flat washers
    • The tie rod arm bolts (3)

    Tighten
    Tighten the tie rod arm bolts to 620-700 N·m (457-516 lb ft).


    Object Number: 374077 Size: SH
  3. Install the tie rod ball joint (7) to the tie rod arm (8).

    4. Important: Do not back off a tie rod ball joint nut in order to insert a cotter pin.

  4. Install the tie rod ball joint nut (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the ball joint nut.

    • Tighten the ball joint nuts on axle (2) assemblies with a 3675 kg (8100 lb) rating to 130 N·m (95 lb ft).
    • Tighten the ball joint nuts on all other axle assemblies to 160 N·m (120 lb ft).
  5. Advance the tie rod ball joint nut to the nearest cotter pin slot.
  6. Install the new cotter pin (2).
  7. Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .