Operator`s manual

Maintenance 113
Steering Linkage Wear Check
Wear is checked by gripping the linkage, tie
rod or draglink, close to the ball joint and
moving the seat of the ball axially. If there
is a larger movement, remove the vehicle
from service and have the linkage replaced
before driving.
Inspection Station Criteria
The joint should not move more than
maximum 1/8 in. (3mm) measured with
hand pressure only.
Any motion, other than rotational, between
any linkage member and its attachment
point of 1/8” (3mm) or more, measured with
hand pressure only, is cause to remove the
vehicle from service for immediate socket
replacement.
Truck Shop Inspection Criteria
If no AXIAL movement is detected, the
socket is operable. Any free lash detected by
hand requires replacement of the socket.