Edition 2 Chapter 2 Page 2-19
Feb/2013 Troubleshooting
2.13 TIRES
Table 2-13
Part Problem Cause Remedy
Tires
The inner part of tires
on the two steer axles
have the same
quantity of wear.
Toe-in too small or in negative
value
Adjust the tie rods of
front steer axles
along the stretching
direction and
increase the toe-in
value to the specified
one.
The outer part of tires
on the two steer axles
have the same
quantity of wear.
Toe-in too big Adjust the tie rods of
front steer axles
along the retraction
direction and
decrease the toe-in
value to the specified
one.
The inner part of the
tire on one steer axle
is seriously worn,
while the outer part of
the tire on the other
steer axle is seriously
worn.
a) Steer axles and drive axles
are not aligned or the axles
are incorrectly seated.
Adjust the axles in
proper position
b) One steer axle is in straight-
line traveling, while the
other steer axle is not.
Adjust the tire rods
and drag links of front
steer axles to make
the two axles drive in
straight line
Saw-tooth wear
a) Tires are standing wave:
wheels damaged
Remove and install
the wheels again or
replace
b) Tires have standing wave
(the tire is out-of-balance)
See if there is too
much harden talcum
powder in the tires
Tires on one side of
the front and rear
axles seriously worn
a) Wheels on this side are
braked or semi-braked for a
long time.
Adjust the brake
clearance to specified
one
b) The specification and
dimension of the tires on
one side do not agree with
the requirements.
Replace
Tires on drive axles
are seriously worn.
Drive axles are not aligned to
the maximum length.
Adjust