Volvo Penta — Tie bar installation
Installation · Tie bar (twin installation)
From a Volvo Penta service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Before tightening the sleeves, check that no threads are visible outside the sleeves.
Procedure
- Put both drives in the straight forward position; loosen the sleeves on the tie bar and tighten both end fittings in as far as possible.
- DPH only: apply grease 828250 on the pins; fit one end into the steering cylinder socket, install clevis pin and cotter pin.
- DPR only: put one end under the steering cylinder socket; install bolt, washers and lock with a nut.
- Adjust the tie bar length by turning the middle section while keeping the free end fixed.
- Adjust until the end fitting is correctly positioned relative to the other drive's steering cylinder socket.
- Install clevis pin and cotter pin and check the toe-in angle.
- Lock the tie bar by tightening the two sleeves.
Specs & values
- Tie bar sleeves: 125±5 Nm (92.1±4 lb ft)
- Mechanical tie bar adjustable for crankshaft centerline distance 800–1000 mm
Source: Volvo Penta service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.