Alignment & Adjustments 34 17730-241
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3. Chock the wheels of the front axles to prevent vehicle movement during service.
4. Raise the frame of the vehicle to remove the load from the suspension. Support the frame at
this height.
5. Support the equalizing beam and remove the fasteners from the end bushing where the bar
pin alignment shim adjustment is being made.
6. Adjust shim thickness to move the axle in the desired direction, see Figure 7-9.
7. Install new end bushing fasteners and tighten to:
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At the locknut to 525 ± 75 foot pounds torque
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At the bolt head to 575 ± 75 foot pounds torque
8. Remove support and lower the vehicle.
9. Verify the axle’s alignments are within the vehicle manufactures tolerance.
10. Set brakes and remove wheel chocks.
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