PREVOST GKN AXLES LIMITED KIRKSTALL DIVISION, Руководство по обслуживанию

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Section 16: SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION ON INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (IFS)
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3. Position ball studs (socket ends of tie rod)
in holes in steering arm and bell crank or
idler arm. Install a ball stud nut on each
stud and tighten firmly.
4. Torque stud nuts to 160 lbf•ft (217 N•m).
Align cotter pin slot (tighten) and install a
new cotter pin.
Note:
Adjust toe-in as directed in paragraph
"4.6 TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT" of this supple-
ment.
5. Make sure tie rod ends are properly
aligned with ball studs, then torque tie rod
end clamp bolts to 60-80 lbf•ft (81-108
N•m).
Note:
If tie rod is properly aligned with stud,
binding will result.
2.9 Steering Arms
The left and right wheel steering arms are
secured to a swivel at one end and to a tie rod
at the other end.
2.9.1 Removal
1. Remove wheel as directed in Section 13,
"WHEELS AND TIRES" of the mainte-
nance manual.
2. Remove cotter pin, washer and nut from
stud securing tie rod to steering arm.
Remove ball stud from steering arm by
tapping on arm with a hammer, Placing a
sledge hammer underneath steering arm
to absorb shocks.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut securing
steering arm to swivel assembly. Remove
steering arm from swivel.
2.9.2 Installation
1. Insert steering arm in swivel.
2. Torque steering arm to swivel nut to 190
lbf•ft (258 N•m). Align cotter pin slot
(tighten) and install a new cotter pin.
3. Position tie rod ball stud in steering arm
and tap with a brass hammer to seat ball
stud in steering arm. Install washer and
nut on stud. Torque nut to 160 lbf•ft (217
N•m). Tighten nut to nearest cotter pin
slot and install a new cotter pin.
4. Install wheel as directed in Section 13,
"WHEEL, HUBS AND TIRES" under
paragraph "3.2 Installation" of the mainte-
nance manual.
2.10 Lubrication Fittings
All lubrication fittings must be clean before
applying lubricant. Also, always be sure
equipment used in applying lubricant is clean.
Every precaution should be taken to prevent
entry of dirt, grit, lint or other foreign matter
into lubricant containers. Replace fitting when
they become broken or damaged.
Intervals of application given in the following
paragraphs are recommended for normal
service. More frequent intervals may be ap-
plied under severe operating conditions. In
selecting proper lubricants, supplier reputation
must be considered. The supplier must be
responsible for product quality. The diagram
(Fig. 11) shows approximate location of
steering lubrication fittings.
1. Drag Link Ends : Lubricate at two fit-
tings, one at each end of link, every 6,250
miles (10 000 km) with a good quality
lithium-base grease NLGI No. 2 (Shell
Retinax LX or equivalent).
2. Steering Column U-Joints : The steer-
ing column has three lubrication points
which must be serviced only when
needed, using a good quality lithium-base
grease NLGI No. 2 (Shell Retinax LX or
equivalent). For more information, refer to
the XL maintenance manual, Section 14,
paragraph "8.1 Removal and Lubrication".
3. Relay Rod Ends : Lubricate at two fit-
tings, one at each end of rod, every 6,250
miles
(10 000 km) with a good quality lithium-
base grease NLGI No. 2 (Shell Retinax
LX or equivalent).
4. Tie Rod Ends : Lubricate at four fittings,
one at each end of both tie rods, every
6,250 miles (10 000 km) with a good
quality lithium-base grease NLGI No. 2
(Shell Retinax LX or equivalent).
5. Hub Unit and Swivel Assembly : Refer
to GKN AXLES LIMITED KIRKSTALL
DIVISION, SERVICE MANUAL, para-
graph "1. LUBRICATION" annexed at the
end of this supplement.