Steering Rod And Steering Link Check - Jacobsen JMP653F Manual

7. Take a measurement between the front of the left-hand and right-hand alignment tool plates and compare
this with the measurement between the rear of the alignment tool plates.
8. The measurements should be equal between the front and the rear of the alignment tool plates, i.e. there is
a 0 mm toe-in.
9. If the measurements are not equal, hold steering link 'F' with a ?? mm spanner and using a ?? mm
spanner undo nut 'E'.
10. Keeping distances 'C' and 'D' equal, adjust steering link 'F' on both sides of the machine so that the motor
mounts 'A' and 'B' (Including both alignment tool plates) are parallel to the machine's chassis and each
other.
11. Re-check that the tow-in is 0mm, as per step 7 above.
12. Apply Loctite 243 to nuts 'E' tighten and torque to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft), repeat on the opposite side of machine.

8.18 STEERING ROD AND STEERING LINK CHECK _____________________________

FRONT
A
C
REAR
1. With the steering in a straight position and the Alignment Tools still fitted (after the Wheel Alignment
procedure) inspect the "free movement" of the steering linkage can be checked to see if it is within specifi-
cation.
2. With the Alignment Tools secured with the wheel nuts, pull and push the alignment tool, making sure not to
apply too much force so as not to extend or retract the Hydraulic Steering Cylinder.
3. Using Fig 1 check the "free movement" does not exceed a combined movement of 3 mm for A & C or B &
D.
4. If excessive movement is noted, carefully inspect where the movement is originating from; either the Rod
Ends or the Steering Link.
5. Replace only components that are noted to experience "free movement" greater than 3mm.
6. Replace the rear wheels and wheel nuts.
7. Remove the axle stands and lower the machine to the floor.
8. Tighten the wheel nuts and torque to 75 Nm (55 ft-lbf).
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 8
B
D
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