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Tie Rod End/Steering Inspection
• To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the steering
tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for movement.
• Repeat inspection for inner tie rod end on steering post.
• Replace any worn steering components. Steering should
move freely through entire range of travel without
binding.
• Elevate front end of machine so front wheels are off the
ground. Check for any looseness in front hub / wheel
assembly by grasping the tire firmly at top and bottom
first, and then at front and rear. Try to move the wheel
and hub by pushing inward and pulling outward.
• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub and
wheel assembly to determine the cause ( possible loose
wheel nuts or loose front hub components).
• Refer to the Body/Steering Chapter 5 or Final Drive
Chapter 7 for service procedures.
Camber and Caster
The camber and caster are non-adjustable.
Wheel Alignment
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface.
2. Set handlebars in a straight ahead position and secure
handlebars in this position. NOTE: The steering arm center
section can be used as an indicator of whether the
handlebars are straight. The center section should always
point straight back from the steering post.
3. Place a chalk mark on the center line of the front tires
approximately 10" (25.4 cm) from the floor or as close to
the hub/axle center line as possible. NOTE: It is important
that the height of both marks be equally positioned in order
to get an accurate measurement.
4. Measure the distance between the marks and record the
measurement. Call this measurement “A”.
5. Rotate the tires 180
o
by moving vehicle forward or
backward. Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with
the hub/axle centerline.
6. Again measure the distance between the marks and record.
Call this measurement “B”. Subtract measurement “B”
from measurement “A”. The difference between
measurements “A” and “B” is the vehicle toe alignment.
The recommended vehicle toe tolerance is 1/8" to 1/4" (.3
to.6 cm) toe out. This means the measurement at the front
of the tire (A) is 1/8" to 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm) wider than the
measurement at the rear (B)
Check for Loose Wheel or Hub
= In. / mm.
Wheel Toe-Out:
(A) - (B) = 1/8 - 1/4" (.3 to .6 cm)
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Chalk Line
Measurement
“A”
Measurement “B”