Drive System
Maintenance
Maintaining the T ires
Service Interval : Every 100 hours —Check the
condition of the tires and rims.
Every 100 hours —T orque the wheel-lug nuts.
1. Inspect the tires and rims for signs of wear and
damage.
Note: Operating accidents, such as hitting
curbs, can damage a tire or rim and also disrupt
wheel alignment, so inspect tire condition after
an accident.
2. T orque the wheel lug nuts to 108 to 122 N∙m (80
to 90 ft-lb).
Inspecting the Steering and
Suspension Components
Service Interval : Every 100 hours —Inspect the
steering and suspension for loose
or damaged components.
With the steering wheel at the centered position
( Figure 50 ), turn the steering wheel to the left or right.
If you turn the steering wheel more than 13 mm (1/2
inch) to the left or right, and the tires do not turn, check
the following steering and suspension components to
ensure that they are not loose or damaged:
• Steering shaft to the steering-rack assembly joint
Important: Inspect the condition and security
of the pinion-shaft seal ( Figure 51 ).
• Steering-rack assembly tie rods
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Figure 50
1. Steering wheel at the
centered position
2. 13 mm (1/2 inch) from
the center of the steering
wheel
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Figure 51
1. Pinion-shaft seal
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