TM 5-380-261-34FRONT AXLE MAINENANCE.5-14.SteeringArmsandTieRod. (Sheet 10 of 10)ADJUSTNENT1.Install wheel spindles. Refer toparagraph 5-15.2.Install front wheels. Refer toTM 5-3805-261-20.3.Raise front axle off ground withjack and support with two Jackstands (Figure 5-81).4.Using a piece of chalk to markthe center of the treads of bothtires, rotate and mark fronttires on front of vehicle. Tiresshould be facing straight ahead.5.Measure distance between frontcenters and rear centers oftires. Measurement at the frontof the tires should be 0.12 to0.25 inch less than themeasurement at the rear of thetires (Figure 5-82).6.Loosen lock nut (38, Figure 5-83)if adjustment is necessary.7.Turn steering tie rod (42) indirection needed to obtain thedistance required.8.Tighten lock nut (38) to 55 ft-lbtorque.9.Lower front axle to ground andremove jack and two jack stands.NOTEReturn 130C Grader tooriginal equipment condition.Figure 5-81.Figure 5-82.Figure 5-83.End of Task5-67
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