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Steering Gear Backlash

  1. Set steering wheel in straight-ahead position. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect relay rod from pitman arm. Using a dial indicator, measure steering gear backlash at top end of pitman arm.
  2. Steering gear backlash should not exceed .02" (.5 mm). If measured value exceeds limit, turn steering gearbox adjusting bolt until steering wheel free play is within specification. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Measuring Steering Gear Backlash
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