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MAINTENANCE

TIE ROD END / WHEEL HUB INSPECTION WHEEL TOE ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
1. Place machine on a smooth level surface and set
• To check for play in the tie rod end, grasp the steering steering wheel in a straight ahead position. Secure
tie rod, pull in all directions feeling for movement.
the steering wheel in this position.
2. 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 q.

• 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 NOTE
the ground. Check for any looseness in front wheel/
hub assembly by grasping the tire firmly at top and It is important the height of both marks be equally
bottom first, and then at front and rear. Try to move the positioned to get an accurate measurement.
wheel and hub by pushing inward and pulling outward.
3. Measure the distance between the marks and record
the measurement. Call this measurement w.

• If abnormal movement is detected, inspect the hub and
wheel assembly to determine the cause (loose wheel 4. Rotate the tires 180° by moving the vehicle forward.
nuts or loose front hub nut).
Position chalk marks facing rearward, even with the
• Refer to Chapter 7 Front Bearing Carrier Inspection / hub/axle center line.
Removalpage 7.3 and Rear Bearing Carrier Inspection 5. Measure the distance between the marks and
/ Removalpage 7.6 for wheel bearing service record. Call this measurement e. Subtract
procedures.
measurement e from measurement w, this is the
vehicle toe. Toe-out means the measurement at the
front of the tire w is wider than the measurement at
the rear e.
MEASUREMENT
Wheel Toe-Out:
1/8" to 3/16″ (3.2 to 4.8 mm)

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