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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROCEDURE
MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROCEDURE
6. Measure the distance between the two marks.
This distance is called "B".
7.
When toe-in (B - A) is adjusted to -5 ± 1 mm (-0.197 ± 0.039 in)
of standard range, side slip is decreased to zero.
If any value other than the standard range is measured, adjust
toe-in using the following procedure.
HOW TO ADJUST TOE-IN:
NOTICE
When adjusting, make sure that the front axle is horizontal and that the front wheels are not leaning.
1.
Loosen tightening nut (1), fit a wrench to corner (2) of the tie
rod, then turn the left and right tie rods as shown in the diagram
on the right to adjust as follows.
To INCREASE toe-in, turn in DIRECTION OF ARROW
To DECREASE toe-in, turn in OPPOSITE DIRECTION
Amount of extension for 1/3 turn of left or right tie rod in
direction of extension: 6 mm (0.236 in)
2.
After adjusting, tighten tightening nut (1).
CHECK FRONT WHEEL BEARING PLAY, ADJUST
Please ask your Komatsu distributor to carry out this inspection and adjustment.
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