Steering Components

Question 0

How should the steering rod be?

Answer 0

PMS, no cracks, bends, or breaks

Question 1

Steering components: what’s the main focus?

Answer 1

To check for missing/loose nuts, bolts, and cotter keys

Question 2

How do we know a steering rod knuckle joint is good?

Answer 2

PMS, not loose or worn and have no missing nuts/bolts

Question 3

Gear box and hoses are good when?

Answer 3

PMS, and no leaks

Question 4

Pitman arm: break it down

Answer 4

PMS, no bends/breaks and castle nut/cotter pin are present

Question 5

Drag link should/shouldn’t be what?

Answer 5

Should be PMS, and shouldn’t have cracks, bends, breaks or missing bolts

Question 6

The tie rod is good when:

Answer 6

It is PMS with no cracks, bends, or breaks