Apparatus for removing and installing a tie rod

Details Apparatus for removing and installing a tie rod Apparatus for removing and installing a tie rod

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Pivoted outer jaw

C081S092000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11261924

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus10for attaching or detaching a housing45for attaching a steering tie rod43to a steering rack40is disclosed. The apparatus10comprises at least one locating member14, 15,an opening16in the locating member14, 15for receiving the housing45,a cam11,and a pivot20for pivoting the cam11relative to the locating member14, 15.After the housing45is inserted into the opening16,the housing45is able to be clamped between the cam11and the locating member14, 15by pivoting the cam11.The clamped housing45is able to be attached to or detached from the rack40by rotating the apparatus10relative to the rack40.

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