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Steering

Steering . Parallelogram Steering Linkage. Parallelogram Steering Linkage. Defined as: one in which the tie rods are mounted parallel to the lower control arms. Side by Side. What is it used on?. This type of steering linkage is used on most pickups and rear wheel drive cars.

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Steering

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  1. Steering Parallelogram Steering Linkage

  2. Parallelogram Steering Linkage • Defined as: • one in which the tie rods are mounted parallel to the lower control arms Side by Side

  3. What is it used on? • This type of steering linkage is used on most pickups and rear wheel drive cars

  4. Components

  5. It can be either way Front mounted steering linkage Rear mounted steering linkage

  6. Pitman Arm • Connects the steering gear to the steering linkage

  7. Pitman Arm • Attached to the steering gear Pitman

  8. Two styles of Pitman arms

  9. Idler Arm Holds up one side of the steering linkage

  10. Idler Arm

  11. Different styles of idler arms used on steering linkages • Note the wear points • Very high maintenance item

  12. Center link Connects the Pitman to the Idler arm Holds tie rods at the right height

  13. Different Styles Center Links

  14. Tie Rods

  15. Tie Rod placement and length is important • It must be parallel and close to the same length in order for the toe in to stay constant during jounce and rebound

  16. The MOST CRITICAL tire wearing angle

  17. Tie Rod • Spring loaded type Pivot point for the linkage during turning and suspension bounce Some mechanics over sell by using a large angle headed pliers to test the tie rod end

  18. Tie Rod

  19. Tie Rod Sleeve Function To adjust tie rod length

  20. Tie Rod Sleeve

  21. Excessive toe in or toe out Inside edge Toe out wears the inside edge Toe in wears the outside edge

  22. Excessive toe in or toe out • Scuffing wears off the edge of each tread rib.

  23. Tie Rod Sleeve Adjustment tool 3/8” drive

  24. Dry Park Check • This method is an effective way to check for worn parts which will find any problems yet does not over sell parts

  25. With the full weight of the vehicle on the tires, turn the steering wheel back and forth a small amount, quickly

  26. Steering arms

  27. Toe out on turns

  28. What kind of burger? Another steering linkage style

  29. Haltenburger • Haltenburger style used on • Fordpickups

  30. Haltenburger • Haltenburger style used on • Olderpickups

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