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Connecting Rod Replacement

Remove cotter pins and nuts from both ends of connecting rod, then remove rod. When installing be sure wheels are in straight ahead position and steering arm is parallel to centerline of vehicle. Have steering gear steering arm properly indexed, with line marks on steering arm, and gear shaft on center of high point. With steering arm so positioned, install connecting rod.

Fig 1: Steering Damper Assembly CJ Models
G09318746Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs.
Connecting Rod Clamp Bolt
  CJ Models 10-15
  All Other Models 25-35
Connecting Rod 5/8"
  (To Castellated Nut Slot) 70 Min.
Connecting Rod 9/16"
  (To Castellated Nut Slot) 60 Min.
  Pitman Arm-to-Shaft 160-210
Tie Rod Clamp Bolt
  CJ Models 10-15
  All Other Models 25-35
Tie Rod Stud Nuts
  (To Castellated Nut Slot) CJ Models 40 Min.
Tie Rod Stud Nuts
  (To Castellated Nut Slot) All Other Models 60 Min.
Steering Damper Lock Nut
  CJ Models 16-28
  All Other Models 24-36