Front End Alignment - Taylor-Dunn C0-425-36 Operation, Troubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manualooting And Replacement Parts Manual

Maintenance, Service, and Repair

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

Inspection, Axle Centers
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. 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
8. 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
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the "OFF" position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center "OFF" position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Unplug the main battery connector.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in severe bodily injury.
no more than 1/8 inch.
are properly adjusted.
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