JKS OGS166 - Manual (Page 6)

JKSOGS166 JKS Front Trackbar + Sector Shaft Reinforcement Installation 6 Page
 Remove paint from area on chassis where edges
of Pillow Block Frame Mount (I) are marked. HINT:
If you cannot reach the area with a sanding tool, a
piece of emory cloth or sandpaper may be useful.
 With bare metal exposed on chassis, the Steer-
ing Sector Pillow Block (E) must be re-installed so
that the Pillow Block Frame Mount (I) can be tack
welded in place. Slide the Pillow Block assembly
back onto the Sector Bearing Nut (G) and re-insert
the two 3/8” Bolts (L) and 1/2” Bolt (U) to hold the
Pillow Block in position.
 Re-adjust the Steering Sector Pillow Block (E) until
level side-to-side and square to Trackbar Chassis
Bracket (A) as before.
 Once the Pillow Block is properly positioned, add
tension to the two 3/8” Bolts (L) and 1/2” Bolt (U)
until snug to prevent the Pillow Block from acci-
dentally moving.
 With mounting bolts snug, make sure the Pillow
Block Frame Mount (I) is square to Pillow Block
and positioned as close to chassis as possible.
Remember, a small gap between the weld-on
mount and chassis is normal and acceptable.
 While holding the Frame Mount (I) in place, care-
fully tack weld both sides of the weld-on mount
directly to the chassis. HINT: It may be helpful to
apply slight pressure from above using a pry bar to
ensure Frame Mount remains flush against Pillow
Block.
 Once the Frame Mount (I) is securely tacked in the
desired position, remove the two 3/8” Bolts and
1/2” Bolt and slide the Sector Shaft Pillow Block off
of the Sector Bearing Nut.
 Make sure you can access both sides of Frame
Mount (I) with welder. If necessary, the Trackbar
Chassis Bracket (A), Sector Bearing Nut (G) and/or
pitman arm can be temporarily removed for better
accessibility.
 Completely weld both sides of Pillow Block Frame
Mount (I) to chassis.
 Bottom of Frame Mount may also be welded to
chassis as long as bead does not interfere with
re-installation of Pillow Block. HINT: Edges of
weld-on mount and Pillow Block are chamfered
to provide clearance for small weld bead. If weld
bead interferes with re-installation of Pillow Block,
you must remove any protrusions using a grinding
wheel for proper fitment.
horizontal
weld (bottom)
vertical
weld (side)
chassis