ri702bill 8,327 #1 Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) First off, thanks to @DouglasParker for the good picture. The sheet metal tab on the end of the right steering arm and tiebar pivot is not even shown or listed in the 502, 552, and 702 Manual. Only one piece, none on the left side. My two 702's and the 502 all have one - what does it do??? Limit spindle rotation?? Edited September 7, 2022 by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,598 #2 Posted September 7, 2022 Chiming in, cause I have never seen that part before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,293 #3 Posted September 7, 2022 The metal part that saddles over the steering arm keeps the nut from coming loose. The shoulder bolt passes through the tie rod and steering arm and the saddle acts as a washer. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted September 7, 2022 I too have wondered that question and have even mentioned it before. @953 nut should they be on both sides then? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,293 #5 Posted September 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, Pullstart said: should they be on both sides then I would think so, but you know how things can come up missing in the heat of the moment. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,088 #6 Posted September 7, 2022 It isn't on any parts list. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,293 #7 Posted September 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, Racinbob said: It isn't on any parts list. I know, the 400 Suburban I owned had them on both ends of the tie rod yet others of the same year didn't even have a grease fitting in the pin. The RJ didn't have anything retaining the pin except a cotter key on the right and a round steering arm passing through it on the left side. @Wild Bill in VA, come on over and school us on this dilemma please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046 #8 Posted September 7, 2022 Have seen steering stops mentioned but don't know what they are. Maybe this is it. Item #1 in this service bulletin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #9 Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Have seen steering stops mentioned but don't know what they are. Maybe this is it. Item #1 in this service bulletin Well, that explains why it is not on the drawing or the parts list...Thanks Garry. Edited September 7, 2022 by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill in VA 1,452 #10 Posted September 7, 2022 Ok Ok that little metal tab was to keep the steering arm from breaking. In the beginning those cast steering arms would break easy, so Wheel Horse added the more malleable steel to give a little when the steering was pulled hard in a tight turn and the arm contacted the #4220 type axle. Wild Bill in Richmond VA. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in NC 341 #11 Posted September 11, 2022 I just looked at our 702 and it has that on the right side but not the left also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
