K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1998)
Tie Rod: Service and Repair
Tie Rod Clamp and Adjuster Tube Positioning
I-Beam Front Axle (C3500HD Models)
1. Align the front right wheel by using the drag link adjuster tube assembly.
a. Position the drag link adjuster clamps on the adjuster tube so the edge of the clamp ears do not fall in the adjuster tube slot.
b. Adjuster clamp must be located between (and not on) stamped adjuster tube dimples.
c. Ears of the drag link adjuster clamps must be rotationally positioned.
d. Tighten the drag link to the recommended torque.
e. The drag link assembly must be capable of rocking on the socket balls through a minimum of 8 degrees total after the clamp nuts are tightened.
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If tools are used to rotate the adjuster tube, special attention must be given to prevent damage to the corrosion protection coating.
2. Align the left front wheel by using the tie rod adjuster tube assembly.
a. Position the tie rod adjuster clamps on the adjuster tube so the edge of the clamp jaws do not fall in the adjuster tube slot.
b. Adjuster clamps must be located between (and not on) the stamped adjuster tube dimples.
c. Tie rod adjuster tube clamps must be positioned as specified.
d. Tighten the tie rod adjuster tube clamp nut to the recommended torque. Refer to Specifications.
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If tools are used to rotate the adjuster tube, special attention must be given to prevent damage to the corrosion protection coating.
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Adjuster tube clamp bolt nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
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