SECTION 5
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STEERING AXLE
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT -- Figure 58 (aerial view)
The steering wheels should have the correct amount
of toe-in, otherwise premature tyre wear may occur.
The distance between the steering wheels must be
smaller at the front than at the rear (facing the direc-
tion of travel).
To check and adjust the toe-in, proceed as follows:
1. Apply the parking brake and support the steering
axle so that the steering wheels are clear of the
ground.
CAUTION:
Use suitable jack stands, securely posi-
tioned underneath the rear of the ma-
chine, before adjusting the steering axle.
Steering ball joints, wheel spindles, tie
rods and steering hydraulic components
should be checked every 50 hours of op-
eration.
2. Set the steering wheels in the straight ahead posi-
tion.
3. Mark spots at 273 mm from the centre on the front
inside of the wheel rims at the centre-of-wheel
height and measure distance B.
4. Turn the steering wheels 180_ forward or rear-
ward until the marks are at the centre-of-wheel
height and measure distance C.
Distance C must be 8 to 12 mm greater than dis-
tance B.
5. To adjust the toe-in, loosen jam nuts E, remove
steering ball F out of the steering arm and turn
the steering ball in or out rod D evenly on both
sides. After adjustment, tighten the slotted nut of
steering balls F and the jam nuts E (see further in
this Section).
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