Steering Axle Linkage Adjustment

TM 10-3930-632-34

running one tie rod end from the spider, loosening the

tighten.

locknuts (fig. 2-13), and turning the tie rods until the

(7) Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.

wheels are in alignment.

Turn the steering wheel one-quarter turn clockwise,

loosen the nut on the adjustable end of the drag link (TM

10-3930-632-12) and turn the rod end until the grease

NOTE

fitting on the rod end lines up with the ball on the pitman

arm. Install and tighten the nuts on the clamp bolts.

Tie rods should be adjusted the same length.

(8) Turn the steering wheel until the steering

Adjust both tie rods until the wheels are in

wheels are in a straight-ahead position. Remove the

alignment; then tighten the locknuts to secure

steering wheel and replace on the steering column with

adjustment.

the center spoke aligned, plus or minus 10 degrees, with

the centerline of the truck.

(6) With the steering wheels in full left-turn position,

attach the end of the drag link to the spider ball stud and

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