Replace Drag link,379 pete

Replace draglink 379 petercar in real time, tools used 3/4 rachet and breakerbar,Cheeterpipe, 32mm socket,1 1/4 wrench,2lb hammer,ball peen, dykes,channellocks,needle nose, drag link and cotter keys

[@quanbowie1826]

I wish like hell mine came out that easy

[@David-ho7nt]

So here's my question. I've been a driver, not a steering wheel holder, for almost 30 years and now a mechanic for almost 4. I was always taught that when checking the drag link that it should not rock unless you use a lot of force. I worked for CTI trucking for 1 week as a mechanic and i could rock one around with 1 finger. I was told I was wrong and this didn't need to be replaced. So now I am questioning my past training. The question is am i right or is CTI right?

[@ThePeterbiltrucker]

If you can move it with 1 finger,,, it’s worn out

[@rjptrucking4598]

Thank you!

[@brycemanuel4205]

Castle nut broke loose easy cuz Petes are like dodges they have self lubricaters for every thing under the motors everything gets coated in oil and diesel

[@michaeldunagan8268]

I don't have access to compressed air where I park my tractor therefore I can't use an air hammer and I ain't paying three times as much for the proper puller tool to separate my drag link on my Freightliner Century.
I boogered the threads when I hit mine with a hammer trying to separate it. Pickle forks, oxy-acetylene, and many minutes with a 4 lb Sledge to no avail. In fact, all my efforts loosened the pitman arm off the steering gearbox.
If I can't get the boogered nut onto the boogered ball stud that I'm just going to torch the damn thing off and buy a new one for $155.00. The tool store down the street from me wants like $375.00 for some kind of puller. I don't think so.
I'm pretty sure professional mechanics would use an air hammer with a pickle fork attachment.

[@johnssalloum]

I was the 379th subscriber....just sayin'

[@ThePeterbiltrucker]

Kool thanks for subscribing,

[@scottchustz8317]

What is the torque setting

[@ThePeterbiltrucker]

Tighten until it like a German virgin, Goodentight

[@rjptrucking4598]

What's the torque spec on them?

[@ThePeterbiltrucker]

Tight

[@trustinthelord2248]

@@ThePeterbiltrucker 😂