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FINAL CHECKS & ADJUSTMENTS
1)
Turn the front wheels completely left then right.
Verify adequate tire, wheel, and brake hose clearance.
Inspect steering and suspension for tightness and proper
operation.
2)
With the suspension at maximum extension (full
droop), inspect and rotate all axles and drive shafts. Check
for binding and proper slip yoke insertion. The slip yoke
should be inserted a minimum of one inch into the transfer
case and/or transmission.
3)
Ensure that the vehicle brake system operates
correctly. If new brake hoses were installed, verify that each
hose allows for full suspension movement.
Figure 23
4)
Readjust headlamps. Have vehicle Aligned to
manufacturer’s specifications.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON
PUBLIC ROADS OR AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 15
MPH WITH THE SWAY BAR END LINKS
DISCONNECTED.
Alignment Specifications
Adjustment
Preferred
Range
Caster
7
°
±
1.0
°
Camber (fixed angle)
-0.25
°
±
0.63
°
Toe-In (each wheel)
0.15
°
±
0.15
°
Thrust
Angle 0
±
0.15
°
Please retain this publication for future reference. See
Important Note M.
E
ND
L
INK
D
ISCONNECT
P
ROCEDURE
(
FOR ROCK CRAWLING
ONLY
)
1)
Remove the hitch pins and center sections from the
front sway bar end links. Place center sections inside
vehicle for safe storage.
2)
Rotate the sway bar upward.
3)
Connect the sway bar to the inside of the fender
wells as shown in figure 23.