Front Wheel Alignment; Inspection, Axle Centers; Center The Wheels - Taylor-Dunn C0-426-48AC Service And Replacement Parts Manual

C-426

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service manual. Before
starting any procedure, read all warnings and instructions that
are located in the Service Guidelines chapter.

Inspection, Axle Centers

1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Measure the distances from the rear of the lower axle beam to the
rear wall of the wheel well on both sides of the axle beam next to
the steering knuckle. Adjust the lower suspension links so that the
distance is between 10-1/8 to 10-3/8 inches.
Note: The difference between the left and right measurement should be
no more than 1/8 inch.
3: Measure the distances from the rear of the upper axle beam to the
rear wall of the wheel well on both sides of the axle beam next to
the steering knuckle. Adjust the upper wishbone link so that the
distance is 1/2 inch less than the lower measurement.
Note: Do not continue with the front end alignment until the axle centers
are properly adjusted.

Center the Wheels

4: Center the steering gear and tie it off so that it cannot
rotate.
Note: Refer to Center the Steering Gear section for
information regarding centering of the steering gear.
5: Loosen the ball joint clamps on the drag link.
6: Adjust the drag link so that the steering pivot arm is
parallel with the axle beam.
7: Position the ball joint clamps as shown and tighten to
torque specified in the table at the end of this section.
8: Loosen the ball joint clamps on the left and right tie rods.
9: Position a straight edge along the right side of the vehicle
and adjust the right side tie rod so that the front wheel is
parallel with the rear wheel.
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Front Axle
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