16 Series, Model - 2816 HST
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TO ADJUST THE TOE-IN, USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
1. Loosen the lock nuts at both
turnbuckle ends to allow the tie
rod turnbuckle to turn freely.
2. Turn the turnbuckle to shorten or
lengthen the tie rod length.
3. Make sure the correct toe-in is
obtained. If not, adjust the tie rod
length again.
4. After adjusting the toe-in, tighten
both lock nuts to a torque of 59
to 88 Nm (43 to 65 lb ft).
NOTE:
1. The RH side Tie-Rod has a LH thread and the LH side
Tie-Rod has a RH thread.
When loosening or tightening the lock-nut, or adjusting the
Tie-Rod, make sure that...
(1) RH side Tie-Rod
Unlock
: Turn the lock-nut clockwise
Lock
: Turn the lock-nut counterclockwise
Lengthen : Turn the Tie-Rod counterclockwise
Shorten
: Turn the Tie-Rod clockwise
(2) LH side Tie-Rod
Unlock
: Turn the lock-nut counterclockwise
Lock
: Turn the lock-nut clockwise
Lengthen : Turn the Tie-Rod clockwise
Shorten
: Turn the Tie-Rod counterclockwise
2. One turn of the Tie-Rod makes about 12 mm (a half inch)
difference of the Toe-in.
LOCK NUT
TIE-ROD
TURNBUCKLE
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