Vehicle System Testing and Adjusting 65
Steering Axle Stop Adjustment
Steer Angle
(1) Bolt. (2) Nut. (3) Bolt. (A) 76°angle.
Use the procedure that follows to make an
adjustment to the steer axle turning angle.
1. Adjust the cylinder rod extension so it is equal on
both sides of the axle.
2. Loosen nuts (2) on both sides of the steer axle.
3. Turn the steer wheel one direction until the steer
cylinder rod extension measures 97.5 mm (3.8 in)
than the straight ahead measurement.
4. Adjust stop bolt (1) on both sides.
5. Tighten nut (2) on both sides. Turn the steer
wheel the opposite direction and do the same
procedure for the opposite stop bolts. This will
give a maximum cramp angle of 76°
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Steering Knuckle Bearing Preload
Adjustment
Steering Knuckle Bearing Preload Adjustment
(4) Steering link. (5) Shims. (6) Bearing.
1. During assembly of the steering knuckle, install
the thrust bearing and bushing without shims.
2. Measure the clearance between bearing (6) and
the axle beam.
3. Take an average of the measurements found in
Step 2. Select shims (5) equal in thickness to the
average clearance. For reference, the gad should
be less than 0.5 mm.
4. Remove the bearing group and install shims (5).
5. With steering links (4) disconnected from the
steering cylinder, check knuckle for 4.5 to 6.8 N·m
(40 to 60 lb·in) of rolling torque.
6. Connect links (4) to the steering cylinder.
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