Steering Arms
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware not functioning | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of hardware |
| Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement of hardware |
| Bent | B | Require replacement |
| Broken | A | Require replacement |
| Pinch bolt bent | B | Require replacement |
| Pinch bolt incorrect | B | Require replacement with bolt that meets OEM design |
| Pinch bolt loose | B | Require repair |
| Pinch bolt missing | C | Require replacement |
| Pinch bolt tabs deformed (gap closer together than allowed by OEM specification, typically minimum .032"" gap before clamping) | B | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Steering knuckle deformation can cause pinch bolt breakage.
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| Race seat area undersized | B | Require replacement |
| Scored | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Taper hole elongated | A | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Check for damaged stud.
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| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement |