BUSH HOG
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UTILITY VEHICLE WORKSHOP MANUAL – SECTION 7: STEERING SYSTEM
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FRONT
REAR
ADJUSTMENT
The UTV steering alignment can be checked for proper forward travel
by measuring (Figure 16) between the front center of the right
steering tire and left steering tire.
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Make note of the distance.
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Next measure between the rear center of the right steering tire
and the rear left steering tire. Make note of the distance.
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Compare the measurements of the center tire spread front and
rear. The measurement should be within 1/4".
CAUTION
When adjusting steering, compensation should not be
made for tire or rim deformities. Deformed tires or
wheels should be replaced to provide safe steering
and vehicle operation.
Adjustment can be made by removing the tie rod ends from the strut
steering arms.
1.
Remove the tie rod ends slotted nut and cotter pin. Discard
cotter pin.
2.
Use a ball joint removal tool to remove the tie rod end from the
strut. See the section entitled Removal – RACK AND PINION.
3.
Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.
4.
Tighten or loosen the tie rod ends (Figure 17) in the rack to align the
steering tires. Secure the tie rod ends by tightening the lock nuts.
5.
Position tie rod ends in the strut steering arms. Secure tie rod
ends with slotted nuts. Tighten nuts securely and back off to first
through hole in the nut and tie rod end. Install and lock new
cotter pins in each tie rod end.
6.
Remove jack stands and lower vehicle. Perform steering
inspection as outlined in the operator’s manual.
Figure 16
Steering Tire Alignment
Figure 17
Strut and Tie Rod End
