TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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TM 9-2320-361-20

9-7. TOE-IN CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT (Contd)

NOTE

If measurement is larger on front side of tires than measurement

on rear side of tires, tires have toe-out.

If toe-in alinement does not meet specifications, repeat checking

procedures to eliminate any possible reading errors.

8. Subtract measurement from front side of tires (3) step 5, from measurement from rear side of

tires (3) step 7. The result of this subtraction represents inches of toe-in. Proper toe-in is 0.13 in. ±

0.06 in. (3.2 mm+ 1.6 mm).

b. Toe-In Adjustment

1. Loosen two nuts (7) at each end of tie rod (6).

2. Turn tie rod (6) in 1/2 turn increments and measure toe-in until toe-in of. 13 in. ±+ .06 in.

(3.2 mm ± 1.6 mm) is obtained.

3. When correct toe-in is obtained, tighten two nuts (7)60 lb-ft (81 NŽm).

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