Steering Linkage

Steering linkage connects steering gear to front wheels through pitman arm. Steering linkage consists of pitman arm, idler arm, relay rod and tie rods. See Fig 1 . Tie rod ends connect to relay rod by ball studs. Adjuster tubes between inner and outer tie rod ends are used to adjust toe. Some models have a shock absorber attached to relay rod.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Steering Linkage (Caprice & Roadmaster Shown; Other Models Are Similar)

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