wsm B2420 - Checking, Disassembling and Servicing; Checking and Adjusting

FRONT AXLE
B2420, WSM
6-S4
4. CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING
[1] CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
Measuring Toe-in
1. Park the tractor on the flat place.
2. Inflate the tires to the specified pressure.
3. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in the straight ahead
position.
4. Lower the implement, lock the parking brake and stop the
engine.
5. Measure distance between tire beads at front of tire, hub height.
6. Measure distance between tire beads at rear of tire, hub height.
7. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
replace the tie rod and correct toe-in to be suitable for factory
spec.
(Reference)
• Length (D): 581.5 to 584.5 mm (22.90 to 23.01 in.)
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Front Axle Rocking Force
1. Jack up the front side of tractor.
2. Set a spring balance to the front axle flange.
3. Measure the front axle rocking force.
NOTE
• When adjusting the locking force, apply liquid gasket
(Three Bond 1206D or equivalent) to the thread part of an
adjusting screw.
4. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
adjust with the adjusting screw (1).
5. Tighten the lock nut (2) firmly.
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Toe-in (B) - (A) Factory specification
0 to 20 mm
0 to 0.78 in.
(A) Wheel to Wheel Distance at Front
(B) Wheel to Wheel Distance at Rear
(C) Front
(D) Length of Tie Rod
Front axle rocking force Factory specification
50.0 to 100 N
5.10 to 10.1 kgf
11.3 to 22.4 lbf
(1) Adjusting Screw (2) Lock Nut
KiSC issued 06, 2012 A