Steering Axle Linkage Adjustment.

TM 10-3930-632-34

jack and remove the four bolts and lockwashers that

secure the steering axle assembly to the axle mounting

blocks. Lower the steering axle assembly to the floor.

Remove the two cotter pins, washers, and nuts that

secure the axle mounting blocks to the frame; remove

the blocks.

b. Installation.

(1) Position the axle mounting blocks (14, fig. 13-1)

into the holes provided in the fork lift truck frame and

secure with the nut (11) and cotter pin (10). Raise the

steering axle assembly so that the brackets provided on

it are in line with the axle mounting blocks. Secure the

steering axle assembly to the axle mounting blocks with

the four screws (12) and lockwashers (13). Torque to

130 to 140 ft/lbs.

(2) Connect the rear drag link to the ball stud (TM

10-3930-632-12).

(3) Replace the wheel assemblies (TM 10-3930-

632-12).

c. Steering Axle Linkage Adjustment.

(1) Remove the counterweight (TM 10-3930-632-

12).

(2) Install a jack under the center rear of the frame

or use a hoist and sling with spreader bars hooked in the

lifting recesses of the rear wheel well. Raise the rear of

the fork lift truck and install wooden blocks ahead of the

rear wheels under the sides of the frame.

(3) Remove the rear drag link from the steering axle

spider ball stud.

(4) Check the steering wheels for correct turning

geometry, by turning the wheels all the way to the left.

Figure 2-13. Steering Axle and Linkage Adjustment.

This should allow the righthand steering wheel to attain

an angle of 75 degrees to the frame. If adjustment is

(5) After adjusting the stop screws, check steering

necessary, the axle stop screw (fig. 2-13) on the front

wheel alignment. Place the steering wheels in the

side of the steering knuckle should be turned in or out,

straight-ahead position. The steering wheels should

whichever is necessary to achieve the correct angle.

track squarely with the drive wheels with no toe-in or toe-

Repeat this procedure with the left wheel.

out. If adjustment is necessary, adjust the alignment of

the steering wheels by

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