Alignment & Adjustments
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AR2
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40K • 46K
3 . Chock the wheels of the front axles to prevent vehicle movement during service .
4 . Raise the frame of the vehicle to remove the load from the suspension . Support the frame at
this height .
5 . Support the equalizing beam and remove the fasteners from the end bushing where the bar
pin alignment shim adjustment is being made .
6 . Adjust shim thickness to move the axle in the desired direction, see Figure 7-9 .
7 . Install new end bushing fasteners and tighten to:
■
At the
locknut
to 525 ± 75 foot pounds torque
■
At the
bolt head
to 575 ± 75 foot pounds torque
8 . Remove support and lower the vehicle .
9 . Verify the axle’s alignments are within the vehicle manufactures tolerance .
10 . Set brakes and remove wheel chocks .
FIguRE 7‑10