Ridetech 11249570 Operating instructions

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Part # 11249570 - 68-70 GM A-Body Steering Kit
Major Components .....In the box
QTY Part Number Description
2 90000728 Tie Rod Adjuster
2 99800002 5/8”-18 Right Hand Jam Nut
2 99800003 5/8”-18 Left Hand Jam Nut
2 90003027 Inner Tie Rod - 8.625” Long (from grease zerk) - 5/8”-18 Left Hand Thread
2 90003020 Outer Tie Rod - 8.625” Long (from grease zerk) - 5/8”-18 Right Hand Thread
1 90003005 Idler Arm
1 90003034 Centerlink
NOTES:
This Tie Rod Adjuster is designed to take place of the OEM steel sleeve.
One end of the adjuster has a groove cut in it, this is the LEFT HAND threaded side.
When installing the Tie Rod Adjuster, use antisieze compound on the threads.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, THE TIE RODS NEED A MINIMUM 15/16” OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT INTO THE TIE ROD
ADJUSTER. USE THE SIGHT HOLE IN THE SIDE OF THE TIE ROD ADJUSTER TO ENSURE PROPER THREAD
ENGAGEMENT.
REV1 5/16/23
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