TM 9-2320-269-20-1
TIE ROD - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
ADJUSTMENT- CONTINUED
18.
Vehicle (1)
Front tires
a.
Mark front center (4) and back
(2) and (3)
center (5) of left side tire (2).
b.
Mark front center (6) and back
center (7) of right side
tire (3).
19.
a.
Measure distance from left tire
front center (4) to right tire front
center (6).
b.
Measure distance from left tire
back center (5) to right tire back
center (7).
20.
The front measurement should be 1/16-
inch (1.59 mm) shorter than the back.
If the toe-in Is correct, go to
FOLLOW-ON-MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When jacking vehicle, always block tires and support vehicle with trestles to prevent
equipment damage or personnel injury.
21.
Rear tires (8)
Put chocks firmly In front and back of
tires (8).
22.
Front axle (9)
a.
Using jack under left side of axle
and tires (2)
(9), lift until tire (2) is off
and (3)
ground.
b.
Place trestle under axle (9), and lower
onto trestle.
c.
Repeat for right side.
Be sure tires (2) and (3) are still
off ground.
23
Tie rod (10
Two tie rod
a.
Repeat steps 1 thru 4 loosening
ends (11)
clamp nuts.
b.
Using two pipe wrenches, turn tie
rod ends (11) In or out evenly, as
needed, to reach correct position.
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