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STEERING TRACK ROD AND DRAGLINK When adjusting or renewing a track rod or draglink it is important to ensure that the ball joints are as example 'A' illustrated below. Premature wear could result if the pins are inclined to one-side as 4. Check the alignment as advised by the Adjusting CAUTION: A track rod or draglink that is 5. Slacken the clamps at both ends of the track damaged or bent must be renewed. No attempt rod. should be made to repair or straighten it. 6. Turn the track rod to increase or decrease its effective length until the toe-out is correct. FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT - Check and adjust 7. Push the vehicle rearwards turning the steering wheel from side to side to settle the Checking ball joints. Then, with the road wheels in the NOTE: Recognised front wheel alignment forward a short distance. tracking equipment should be used to perform 8. Re-check the track and if required, adjust as this operation. Only the use of basic equipment necessary. is described below. See section 04 for alignment 9. When the alignment is correct, tap the ball data. joints in direction of the arrows to the Make the following checks before commencing: maximum of their travel to ensure full The vehicle is on level ground. unrestricted movement of the track rod. Then The vehicle is not loaded. return the joints to a central position and in The wheels run true and are not damaged or line. buckled. The track rod is not damaged or bent. worn and boots are not split. 1. Set the road wheels in the straight ahead position and move the vehicle forward a short 2. Set up the equipment to the manufacturers 3. Position the trammel probes on the inner face 10. Finally, tighten the ball joint clamp nuts and bolts to the correct torque. 32 REISSUED: FEB 1993 |