EBS00461 REMOVING THE STEERING KNUCKLES 1. Remove: steering knuckle 1 NOTE: _ Use a general puller to separate the ball joint 2 from the steering knuckle 1 or the front lower arm 3 . EBS00462 CHECKING THE TIE-RODS 1. Check: tie-rod free play and movement Free play Replace the tie-rod end. Turns roughly Replace the tie-rod end. 2. Check: tie-rod Bends/damage Replace. EBS00463 CHECKING THE STEERING KNUCKLES 1. Check: steering knuckle Damage/pitting Replace. 2. Check: ball joints Damage/pitting Replace the ball joint. Free play Replace the ball joint. Turns roughly Replace the ball joint. MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M M MMM M MMM a. Clean the outside of the steering knuckle. b.
Remove the clip 1 , circlip 2 and rubber boot 3 . 1 3 2 8 - 43 STEERING SYSTEM CHAS CHAS