Inspection The Tie Rod

49X mm 33.02.001

Inspect the tie-rod ends as follows:

  1. Shake the cross-tube. A loose fit, or movement between the tapered shaft of the ball and the cross-tube socket members indicates that the tie-rod end assembly must be replaced.
  2. The threaded portion of the tie-rod end assembly must be inserted all the way into the cross-tube split for adequate clamping. See Fig.. Replace the components if this cannot be done. For instructions, refer toReplace the components if this cannot be done. For instructions, refer to  of the Western Star 47X and 49X Workshop Manual.

    Note: Shown without pinch bolt to provide clarity.

    1. Cross-Tube Split

    Fig. 1, Tie-Rod End Adjustment

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Parent topic: Front Axle
Document Number: 0000118837
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-16
Topic Publication Date: 2024-10-31