Paragraphs 8-18
8. MODELS G-WD-WD4S. Radius
rod is integral with front axle and is
supported in an unbushed bracket on
WD and WD45 but the G is provid4'd
with a removable bushing.
9. MODEL WF. To remove radius
rod, detach front end from axle and
remove bolt attaching rear end to sup-
port plate on clutch housing.
PIVOT PIN (KING PIN)
10.
MODEL B. Pivot pin is welded
to front axle support plate and axle
is retained to pivot pin by a cotter pin.
On adjustable axle models, axle is
equipped with a bushing for the pivot.
11.
MODELS CA-WD-WD4S. Pivot
pin is welded to axle main member
and rides in an unbushed bracket.
12.
MODEL G. Pivot pin can be
pressed out of axle main member. It
is provided with a split type renew-
able bushing located in front frame.
13.
MODELS RC-WC. Pivot pin can
be removed, after removing radius rod,
by disconnecting pivot pin bracket,
removing set screw from axle, and
driving pin rearward out of front sup-
port and axle.
14.
MODEL WF. Pivot pin can be
driven out of front support after re-
moving cotter pin from behind axle
and retaining pin from support.
MAIN STEERING
GEAR
Service information in this section applies
to models B, G, and WF, which have only a
main steering gear, and to the main steering
ing gear only on models C and CA, For in-
formation on the adjustment and overhaul oi
the front or auxiliary gear on models C, CA,
RC, WD, and WD45 refer to paragraphs 1
through 4A.
B-C Gemmer Gear
(Refer to paragraphs 1, lA, IB, 3, 3A,
3B and 3C for model C front steering
gear, and to paragraphs 22, 23, and 24
for Ross main gear.)
16.
End play of worm shaft and sec-
tor shaft must be in adjustment before
adjusting gear backlash. Disconnect
drag link or remove ball arm (steering
arm) to remove load from gear and
permit locating mid-position.
17.
WORM SHAFT END PLAY.
First step in making this adjustment is
to remove the fuel tank. To reduce
play in worm shaft bearings, remove
the steering wheel, loosen clamp (81—
Fig. AC16) and slide tube (82) up
column. Remove cap screws retaining
housing cap (80) to housing (on B and
C work through tool box opening to
remove two lower screws), and slide
tube up and away from bearing re-
tainer. Remove shims (78) until worm
shaft has zero end play, but rotates
freely. When re-positioning tube, be
ALLIS-CHALMERS
sure upper end does not bind steering
wheel.
18.
SECTOR SHAFT END PLAY. It
is advisable to remove the starter
motor for better access to this adjust-
ment. To adjust sector shaft (8S) end
play, place steering wheel about %
Fig. AC 14—Model B non-ad/u stable axle version—front and top views.
23.
Radius rod (welded
to axle member)
26.
Bushings
26.
Steering spindle
27.
Bushing (radius rod)
68.
Pivot pin
26
72
Fig. ACI5~Models ftC and WC non-adjustable axle version-front view.
20.
Drag link
22.
Front support
23.
Axle member
26.
Bushing
26.
Spindle
62.
Thrust washer
68.
Pivot jpin
69.
Set screw
70.
Oil seal, hub
71.
Spindle lock stud
72.
Expansion plag
73.
Spindle pia
10