Triumph TR6 PI Operation Manual page 333

STEERING
STEERING GEOMETRY
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Only two adjustments are possible: Front wheel
alignment and Camber angle.
DATA
Camber - Carburetter
-Petrol injection
Castor
King pin inclination - Carburetter
- Petrol injection
Toe in
Kerb condition
y,.0 pos ±
1°
~o pos ±
1°
2·3/4°±lo
8·3/4°±lo
8·1/2° ± 1°
1/16 - 1/8 in
(1·6 -3·2 mm)
Laden condition (2 up)
y,.0 Neg ± ~o
00
±
~o
2.3/40 ±
~o
9.1/40 ± *0
90
±
*0
1/16-1/8in
(1·6 - 3·2 mm)
I. Locate the car on level ground with the front wheels
in 'straight ahead' position.
2. Using wheel alignment equipment check the front
wheels for toe-in. Front wheel toe-in should be within
1/16 to 1/8 in (1·6 to 3·2 mm).
Adjusting
3. Slacken the outer clips on the rack gaiters.
4. Slacken the locknuts at the tie rod outer ends.
5. Shorten or extend both tie rods equally to obtain the
required toe-in of 1/16 to 1/8 in (1·6 to 3·2 mm).
6. Tighten the locknuts at the tie rod outer ends.
7. Tighten the gaiter clips.
NOTE: Tie rods should be i1djusted equally. Differences in
tie rod lengths will result in incorrect wheel angles on
turns.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
- Check and adjust
Checking
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Triumph TR6 Manual.
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