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TM 9-2320-364-20-5
14-7
(9)
Remove castle nut (5) from tie-rod end (6).
(10)
Remove tie-rod (6) from steering arm (7).
(11)
Remove locknut (8) from clamp (9) on
tie-rod end (6). Discard locknut (8).
NOTE
Lengthening Axle No. 1
and Axle No. 2 tie-rod will
decrease front-side
measurement. Shortening
Axle No. 1 and Axle No. 2
tie-rod will increase front-
side measurement.
Lengthening Axle No. 5
tie-rod will increase
front-side measurement.
Shortening Axle No. 5
tie-rod will decrease
front-side measurement.
Adjustments should be
made by turning both
tie-rods end in or out an
even distance.
One tie-rod end is fine, left
hand, threaded (left side)
and one tie-rod end is
coarse, right hand, threaded
(right side). One complete
clockwise turn on the left
side tie-rod end will
lengthen the tie-rod 1/16 in.
while one complete
clockwise turn on the right
side tie-rod end will shorten
total tie-rod 3/32 in.
(12)
Turn tie-rod end (6) to lengthen or shorten
tie-rod.
(13)
Install tie-rod end (6) on steering arm (7).
(14)
Tighten castle nut (5) enough to prevent
tie-rod (6) from moving.
(15)
Measure and determine toe-in. Repeat Steps (5) through (6).
(16)
If toe-in needs adjustment, repeat Steps (7) through (15) until correct measurement is obtained.
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