Steering/Body/Controls The following steering components should be inspected periodically to ensure safe and proper operation. A. Steering wheel secure. B. Steering has equal and complete full-left and full-right turning capability. C. Steering sector mounting bolts tight. D. Ball joints not worn, cracked, or damaged.
2. Remove two side fender screws (C), one on left and one on right located above and behind the headlight assemblies. 3. Reach up through the front fender wells and remove two fender screws (D) from the rear of the hood and remove the hood. INSTALLING
1. Lay the hood in place on the frame; then install the rear fender screws (D). 2. Install the two side fender screws (C); then place the grille on the vehicle and install the two machine screws (B) and fender screws (A). Tighten all fasteners securely.
E. Tie rods not bent or cracked. F. Knuckles not worn, cracked, or damaged. G. Cotter pins not damaged or missing. H. Steering wheel tilt locks securely. The frame and welds should be checked periodically for damage, bends, cracks, deterioration, broken components, and missing components.
Hood
Front Bumper Assembly REMOVING
1. Remove the cap screws securing the upper bumper support to the bumper. 2. Remove the bolts and lock nuts securing the bumper to the frame; then remove the bumper. INSPECTING
Inspect all welds for cracking or bending. INSTALLING
1. Place the front bumper assembly into position and secure using the existing cap screws. Finger-tighten only at this time. 2. Secure the upper bumper support to the bumper using the bolts and new lock nuts. Tighten all hardware to 20 ft-lb.
Rear Body Panel WC078D
REMOVING
1. Remove the seats (rear seats only on the 4X); then remove the machine screws securing the rear body panel to the frame and rear splash panel.
WC549B
REMOVING
1. Remove two fender screws (A) and two machine screws (B) with washers from the grille and remove the grille.
WC346A
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