Bush Hog Utility Vehicle Workshop specifications Ball Joint Removal Tool, Tie Rod End Removal

BUSH HOG® UTILITY VEHICLE WORKSHOP MANUAL – SECTION 7: STEERING SYSTEM

NOTICE: Place the ball joint tool between the tie rod end rubber boot and the low side of the steering arm. Drive the tool into the joint breaking the tie rod end loose from the steering arm.

5. Using a ball joint tool (Figure 3) remove tie rod ends from the struts.

BALL JOINT TOOL

TIE ROD END

6. Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts (Figure 4).

7.Unscrew the tie rod ends (Figure 5) while counting each revolution of the tie rod end. Note the total number of revolutions required to remove the tie rod end from the rack.

8.Remove the hex head capscrew (Figure 5), nut, and lock washer securing the lower steering shaft U-joint to the rack and pinion assembly.

Figure 3

Ball Joint Removal Tool

TIE ROD

END

LOCK

NUT

Figure 4

Tie Rod End Removal

LOWER U-JOINT CAPSCREW

PINIONINPUT LOWER U-JOINT

SHAFTCLAMP

Figure 5

Rack and Pinion Assembly

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