PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-607

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 607

JUNE 2003
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-607 - Page 6 of 33
7.
Measure the distance between the center point of the two + marks and write it down.
8.
Subtract the rear-side tire measurement from the front-side tire measurement. Then compare
the result with the specifications in the following chart:
Vehicle
Payload
Bias Tire
Radial Tire
Vehicle at
curb weight
Vehicle at
normal operating
weight (optional)
Models:
M998,
M1025,
M1026,
M1035,
M1038,
M1043,
M1044
7/16
±
1/8 in.
1/4
±
1/8 in.
Models:
M966,
M996,
M997,
M1036,
M1037,
M1042,
M1045,
M1046
5/16
±
1/8 in.
1/4
±
1/8 in.
Models:
M996, M996A1,
M998, M998A1,
M1025, M1025A1,
M1025A2, M1026,
M1026A1, M1035,
M1035A1, M1035A2,
M1036, M1038,
M1038A1, M1043,
M1043A1, M1043A2,
M1044, M1044A1,
M1045, M1045A1
M1045A2, M1046
M1046A1
1/2
±
1/16 in.
1/16
±
1/16 in.
Models:
M997,
M997A1,
M997A2,
M1037,
M1042
1/2
±
1/16 in.
1/16
±
1/16 in.
Models:
M1097,
M1097A1,
M1097A2
1/2
±
1/16 in.
1/16
±
1/16 in.
Models:
M1113,
M1114
1/2
±
1/4 in.
1/2
±
1/4 in.
ok. your
toe-in check
and alignment
is done.
noW
I’m finished!
almost! now
it’s time for
my rear wheel
toe-out
alignment!
PS 607
9
PS 607
JUNE 03
8
1.
Loosen the two locknuts from the clamps on each adjusting sleeve.
2.
Turn each adjusting sleeve an equal amount, but in opposite directions. For example, if the
difference in measurement was 1 inch, you should turn each adjusting sleeve 1/2 inch.
3.
Roll the vehicle backward and then forward to the original position.
4.
Repeat the toe-out check and alignment procedures until the measurement falls within the
specifications outlined in the chart.
5.
Retighten the two clamp locknuts to 30 lb-ft.
1.
Loosen the two locknuts from the
clamps on each adjusting sleeve.
2.
Turn each adjusting sleeve an equal
amount, but in opposite directions. For
example, if the difference in measurement
was 1 inch, you should turn each adjusting
sleeve 1/2 inch. Remember, both tie rods
must
be the same length (±1/8 inch) after
the adjustments have been made or the
toe-in is out of adjustment.
3.
Roll the vehicle backward and then forward to the original position.
4.
Repeat the toe-in check and alignment until the measurement falls within the specifications
outlined in the chart.
5.
Retighten the two clamp locknuts to 30 lb-ft.
if the result meets
the specification listed
in the chart on the
previous page, your
vehicle is in alignment.
if
not,
you’ll
need to
adjust it
like so…
if the result meets
the specification
listed in the chart,
your vehicle is in
alignment.
if
not,
you’ll need
to adjust it
like so…
Loosen lock nuts and
turn adjusting sleeve
Rear Wheel Toe-out Alignment
1.
Place the vehicle on level ground with the wheels set straight ahead.
2.
On the forward side of a rear tire, mark a line on the center tread 16 1/2 inches up from the
ground.
3.
Mark a second line at the center point of the tire’s width. At that point, both lines should form
a +.
4.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other rear tire.
5.
Measure the distance between the center point of the two + marks and write it down.
6.
Rotate the tires by moving the vehicle forward until the center points of the two + marks are
16 1/2 inches above the ground at the rear of the vehicle.
NOTE:
If the rear-side tire measurement is larger than
the front-side tire measurement, the tires have toe-in.
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