TM 5-3810-307-24-1-1
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND LOCK CYLINDER
NOTE
ADJUSTMENT.
The end of the drag link that attaches to
NOTE
the drop arm must not be allowed to
rotate while turning the tube.
The following procedures are referenced
e.
Install drag link on the drop arm and
torque nut to 215 pounds-foot (290 Nm).
1.
Ensure the steering relay shafts are properly
aligned. Refer to RELAY SHAFT ALIGNMENT in
f.
Check that drag link ends are within
Section 5 - STEERING SYSTEMS.
limits specified in Detail B, then torque
drag link clamp bolts to 55 pounds-foot
2.
Ensure the steering gear is centered properly.
(75 Nm).
Refer to CENTERING THE STEERING GEAR in
Section 5 - STEERING SYSTEMS.
4.
Adjust toe-in for both axles as follows:
3.
Adjust drag link as follows:
a.
Using alignment equipment, set toe-in to
+.00 in. to -.06 in. (+.00 mm to -1.52
a.
Using alignment equipment or other
mm).
accurate method, set left hand wheel to
straight ahead position.
NOTE
NOTE
Toe-in for both axles is to be measured
on the side of the axle towards the front
Left hand wheel must remain straight
of the crane. In order to set toe-in for
until drag link adjustment is completed.
rear axle, the rear steering lock must be
disengaged.
b.
Loosen clamp bolts on both ends of drag
link and turn tube until index marks on
b.
Tighten all tie rod clamp bolts to 36
steering gear are aligned per View C-C.
pounds-foot (49 Nm).
c.
Check position of drop arm. Position
c.
Adjust sensors for front axle proximity
must be with in 30 of the position shown.
sensor assembly, refer to AXLE
PROXIMITY SENSOR ASSEMBLIES,
(1)
If not, check that index marks on
Adjustment.
steering gear and drop arm are
aligned. If the marks are not
d.
Perform step 7 in HYDRAULIC POWER
aligned, remove the drag link
BLEEDING AND ADJUSTMENT (FRONT
from the drop arm and the drop
AXLE) procedures.
arm from the steering gear.
e.
Check that front axle wheel ends are
(2)
Reinstall the drop arm on the
contacting the axle stops. If not, perform
steering gear by aligning the
steps 8 and 9 in HYDRAULIC POWER
index marks.
BLEEDING AND ADJUSTMENT (FRONT
AXLE) procedures.
(3)
Check that index marks in View
C-C are still aligned and that drop
NOTE
arm is parallel to axis of steering
gear. Torque drop arm retaining
Wheel ends must contact axle stops!
nut to 295 pounds-foot (400 Nm)
then back off nut to nearest cotter
5.
Adjust rear steer lock cylinder as follows:
pin hole and install cotter pin.
a.
Loosen bolts that secure rear steer lock
d.
Adjust the drag link to fit between the
cylinder to axle mounting bracket, refer
axle and the drop arm.
to Detail A.
2-4-7
