PENTA DB30, Owner'S Manual

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Suspensions Brakes
ADJUSTMENTS FOR STEERING AXLES
Every 3 Months
Steering axles should be maintained in the same way as standard axles. The following additional
maintenance is required for steering axles
Lubricate the kingpins.(1)
Tighten all screws and nuts and parts mounted to the axle
Tighten the blind nut and lock nut on the locking
cylinders (2)
Tighten the lock nuts (3) at the end of the adjustable tie rod or the clamping screw (4) for the
flexible bushing (For fixed Tie rods) depending on the model.
Check the flexible bushings on the tie rod and damper and change them if necessary.
Check that the tie rod has not been accidentally bent as this adversely affects the steer axle, in
particular the wheel alignment.