Inspection of the Drag Link

sd mm 46.01.001

Warning: All steering system components are critical for safe operation of the vehicle. Failure to maintain the steering system as specified may result in loss of steering control, which could lead to personal injury and property damage.

Have someone turn the steering wheel from left to right. As the steering wheel is turned, check for looseness between the ball stud and the pitman arm, and between the other ball stud and the steering arm. Check for loose ball stud castle nuts. See Fig..

If there is looseness in either ball stud end, replace the drag link. See  of the Workshop Manual for replacement instructions. If there is 1/8-inch (3-mm) movement or more, do not drive the vehicle until the drag link is replaced.

If a ball stud nut is loose, replace the nut and cotter pin. See  of the Workshop Manual for torque specifications.

Inspect the drag link boots (at both the pitman arm and the steering arm ends) for cracks, splits, or other damage. Replace boots as needed. See  of the Workshop Manual for drag link removal and installation instructions.

  1. Steering Gear

  2. Pitman Arm

  3. Drag Link

  4. Cotter Pin

  5. Castle Nut

  6. Steering Arm

  7. Ball Stud

  8. Boot

Fig. 1, Drag Link Assembly

Note:
Parent topic: Steering
Document Number: 0000120390
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-23
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-06