Drive System
Maintenance
Maintaining the Tires
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours—Check the
condition of the tires and rims.
Every 100 hours—Torque the wheel-lug nuts.
1.
Inspect the tires an rims for signs of wear and
damage.
Note:
Operating accidents, such as hitting
curbs, can damage a tire or rim and also disrupt
wheel alignment, so inspect tire condition after
an accident.
2.
Torque the wheel-lug nuts to 108 to 122 N∙m (80
to 90 ft-lb).
Inspecting the Steering and
Suspension Components
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours—Inspect the
steering and suspension for loose
or damaged components.
With the steering wheel at the centered position
(
), turn the steering wheel to the left or right.
If you turn the steering wheel more than 13 mm (1/2
inch) to the left or right, and the tires do not turn, check
the following steering and suspension components to
ensure that they are not loose or damaged:
•
Steering shaft to the steering-rack assembly joint
Important:
Inspect the condition and security
of the pinion-shaft seal (
).
•
Steering-rack assembly tie rods
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Figure 53
1.
Steering wheel at the
centered position
2.
13 mm (1/2 inch) from
the center of the steering
wheel
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Figure 54
1.
Pinion-shaft seal
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