MCi 102D Series Maintenance Manual page 26

102D SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
8. Set the dial indicator to zero.
9. Move the bottom of the tire side to side towards
and away from the vehicle. If the dial indicator moves a
total of 0.010 inch (0.254 mm), the lower bushing is worn
or damaged. Replace both bushings (Figure 51). See the
Assembly and Installation subsection earlier in this
manual.
FIGURE 51. Dial indicator installation
01-FRONT AXLE
Tie rod ends
straight ahead position.
prevent the vehicle from moving. Set the parking brake.
rod arm Figure 52).
(Grease fitting) of the tie rod arm (Figure 52).
NOTE: Check the tie rod end play by hand. Do not use
a pry bar, or the readings from the dial indicator will not
be accurate.
by hand.
indicates a reading of more than 0.060 inch (1.52 mm),
replace the tie rod end.
assembly at the opposite side of the vehicle and repeat
Steps 1. through 8.
1. Park the vehicle with the steering wheel in the
2. Place blocks in front and behind the rear wheels to
3. Remove dirt and grease from the tie rod seals.
4. Place the indicator base on the bottom of the tie
FIGURE 52. Dial indicator installation
5. Place the indicator tip near the ball stud center
6. Set the dial indicator to zero.
7. Move the tie rod and cross assembly up and down
8. Record the dial indicator reading. If the dial
9. Place the dial indicator on the tie rod end
August 2000
Date
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