FRONT
AXLE
&
STEERING
LINKAGE
SYSTEM
Installing the tie rod and drag link
0)
Clean the tapered portions
of
knuckle arm
and tie rod arm, apply grease to
the
cleaned
portions, and make connections, locking
each
nut
by inserting
cotter
pin.
(2) After installing
the
tie rod and drag link,
mount
front tires on wheel shafts, securing
their hub bolts to:
Tightening torque
8.5
~
9.5 kg-m
(61
~
69 ft-lb)
Adjust the tie rod to obtain the specified
"toe-in," which
is:
Toe-in specification
6 ± 2 mm
0/4
±
3/32
in.)
(3) With
the
toe-in set properly, adjust the
inner-wheel steering angle (A) to 55°
(for MT160, MT180 and
MTl80H)
or
53°
(for
MTl60D,
MT180D and
MTl80HD)
on
both
sides, right and left, and secure each
stopper bolt
by
tightening its lock nut.
Installing the universal joints
Install the universal joints by reversing the
order
of
removal.
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STEERING GEARBOX
The gearbox
is
of
ball screw type offering
but
a very small resistance to turning effort.
Removing the steering gearbox
(
1)
Open
bonnet
to gain access to the battery.
(2)
Disconnect cables from the battery, and
take
it
out.
Negative cord
\
J
:::
~
\
\
(3) From respective terminals, disconnect wires
of
glow plugs, oil pressure switch, water
temperature switch, starting
motor
and
altern a tor.
Engine on-off
solenoid switch
Thermo switch
c
(6
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