Steering Linkage Component Location
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| 1 |
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Steering gear |
| 2 |
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Steering gear boot |
| 3 |
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Tie rod |
| 4 |
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Locknut |
| 5 |
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Tie rod end |
| 6 |
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Ball joint |
| 7 |
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Self-locking nut |
GENERAL
The steering linkage comprises the tie rod which provides the
connection between the steering gear and the front wheel knuckle.
Each
end of the steering gear has a threaded hole which provides for the fitment of
the tie rods. The external ends of the tie rods are sealed with steering gear
boots to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture into the steering
gear.
The outer ends of the tie rods are threaded to allow the fitment of
the tie rod ends. The tie rod ends are screwed onto the tie rods and locked with
locknuts to prevent inadvertent movement. The thread on the tie rod allows the
position of the tie rod end to be adjusted in order to set the correct toe angle
for each front wheel.
The tie rod end comprises a forged housing with a
threaded bore for attachment to the tie rod. The tie rod end incorporates a
non-serviceable tapered ball joint which locates in a tapered hole in the front
wheel knuckle and is secured with a self-locking nut. The ball joint has an
internal hexagonal drive which enables the joint to be held stationary when the
self-locking nut is tightened.