Front Axle
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C0-425-48
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Inspection, Axle Centers
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Measure the distances from the rear of the lower axle beam to the rear wall
of the wheel well on both sides of the axle beam next to the steering knuckle.
Adjust the lower suspension links so that the distance is between 10-1/8 to
10-3/8 inches (25.7 - 26.35 cm).
Note: The difference between the left and right measurement should be
no more
than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).
3: Measure the distances from the rear of the upper axle beam to the rear wall
of the wheel well on both sides of the axle beam next to the steering knuckle.
Adjust the upper wishbone link so that the distance is 1/2 inch (13 mm) less
than the lower measurement.
NOTE: Do not continue with the front end alignment until the axle centers are
properly adjusted.
This section is one section of a complete service manual. Before
starting any procedure, read all warnings and instructions that
are located in the Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Clamps positioned so that they contact other components may result in steering failure
and loss of control of the vehicle causing severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Center the Wheels
4: Center the steering gear and tie it off so that
it cannot rotate.
5: Loosen the ball joint clamps on the drag link.
6: Adjust the drag link so that the steering pivot
arm is parallel with the axle beam.
7: Position the ball joint clamps as shown and
tighten to torque specification list in the table
at the end of this section.
8: Loosen the ball joint clamps on the left and
right tie rods (arrows in illustration).
9: Position a straight edge along the right side of the vehicle and adjust the right side tie rod so that the front
wheel is parallel with the rear wheel.
Toe In
10: Using a piece of chalk, mark a line around the center of both front tires.
11: Measure the distance between the lines at the front of the tires.
12: Measure the distance between the lines at the rear of the tires.
13: Adjust the left side tie rod so that the distance at the front and rear of the
tires is the same.
14:
Position the ball joint clamps as shown and tighten to torque specification list
in the table at the end of this section.
15: Reconnect the main battery connector.
16: Untie the steering wheel.
17: Rotate the steering wheel from a full left turn to a full right turn
and make sure that the ball joint clamps do not contact any other
component.
18: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels and test drive the
vehicle.
Summary of Contents for C0-425-48
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Page 12: ...Page 12 MC 425 13 Introduction C0 425 48 Notes...
Page 20: ...PM Schedule Page 20 C0 425 48 MC 425 13 Notes...
Page 21: ...Table of Contents Special Tool List Special Tool List Tool List 22 Troubleshooting Guide 24...
Page 28: ...Lubrication Page 28 C0 425 48 MC 425 13 Notes...
Page 44: ...Steering Page 44 C0 425 48 MC 425 13 Exploded View of Steering Gear...
Page 46: ...Steering Page 46 C0 425 48 MC 425 13 Notes...
Page 76: ...Tires Wheels Page 76 C0 425 48 MC 425 13 Notes...
Page 86: ...Wire Diagram Page 86 C0 425 48 C0 425 48 Notes...
Page 96: ...Replacement Parts Page 96 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REAR...
Page 98: ...Replacement Parts Page 98 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY REAR...
Page 100: ...Replacement Parts Page 100 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 BRAKES BRAKE LINES...
Page 104: ...Replacement Parts Page 104 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY...
Page 106: ...Replacement Parts Page 106 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 CONTROL SYSTEM MOTOR SPEED CONTROL...
Page 118: ...Replacement Parts Page 118 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 STEERING LINKAGE...
Page 120: ...Replacement Parts Page 120 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 SUSPENSION FRONT STEERING COLUMN...
Page 122: ...Replacement Parts Page 122 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 SUSPENSION REAR...
Page 126: ...Replacement Parts Page 126 MC 425 13 C0 425 48 Notes...
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