SECTION 18
STEERING SYSTEM
CONTENTS
18-1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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18-2.
SPECIFICATIONS AND DATA.
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18-4
STEERING GEAR BOX CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION
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18-5
18-4.
REMOVAL
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18-6
18-5.
INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS
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CHECKING STEERING COLUMN FOR ACCIDENT DAMAGE.
18-7.
IMPORTANT STEPS IN REINSTALLATION.
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18-8.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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18-9.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES .............................
18-10. RECOMMENDED TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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NOTE:
All steering system fasteners are important parts in that they could affect the performance
of vital parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be
replaced with one of the same part number or with an equivalent part if replacement
becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design.
Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to assure proper retention of
this part.
18-1
18-3.
18-9
18-12
18-11
18-16
18-18
18-22
18-6.