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LF45/55 series
Inspection and adjustment
FRONT AXLE, F60
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4.
Check that the steering box is exactly in the
central position using the marks in the
steering box. The mark on the input shaft
should be visible in the slot.
5.
Measure the (mis)alignment of the wheel to
which the steering rod is connected. This
can be done using wheel alignment
equipment or by measuring the distance
from the wheel rim to the spring leaves at
the front and rear of the wheel. The
distances at the front and rear of the wheel
must be equal.
6.
Adjust the length of the steering rod, if the
values are different.
If a large difference is measured, the cause
must be traced.
The difference may have been caused by a
collision during which components were
bent. If so, the remaining steering gear
components must be checked carefully.
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Adjusting steering rod
1.
Place the wheel to which the steering rod is
connected in the “straight ahead” position.
This can be done using wheel alignment
equipment or by measuring the distance
from the wheel rim to the spring leaves at
the front and rear of the wheel. The
distances at the front and rear of the wheel
must be equal.
2.
Unscrew the clamping bracket bolt on the
steering rod.
3.
Take the steering rod off the steering-rod
arm using a ball-end puller, see “Removal
and installation”.
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