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Model Code Page
67. Powered front axle Carraro
1. 10. 1999
8450--8950 676 1
Other checks and ad justments (Code
no. 676)
Note! Check that the axle housing breather valve is open. If
the front axle diff. lock piston seals have leaks, oil flows into
the axle housing in which oil level rises.
A. Adjusting toe---in (one possible method)
1. Fasten straight rods with length of about one meter onto
both hubs according to picture above. Turn the hubs
straight ahead.
2.Measurethedistanceoftherodendsintherearandin
front of the axle.
3. The distance in the front must be 0 --- 2 m m smaller than
in the rear.
4. The toe---in can be adjusted at the tie rod ball joint. Ad-
just both tie rods equally (ball joint 300 Nm, locking nut 250
Nm).
B. Adjusting steering angle
Note! Adjustment can be necessary, if wheels are changed
etc.
1. Use the same rods as shown in the previous instructio n A
according to the pictures.
2. Measure the steering angle (α) with a suitable angle
rule:
α= 90°—β
3. Limit the steering angle with stop bolts. Tighten the bolt
locking nut to a correct torque (150 Nm). Limit both hubs
equally.