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and a tendency for the wheels to return to the
straight-ahead position after taking a turn.
FIGURE 4: CASTER
10007
Excessive caster results in hard steering around
corners. A shimmy may also develop when
returning to the straight ahead position (pulling
out of curves).
Insufficient caster will cause wandering and
steering instability. Caster variations may be
caused by a bent axle, tilting or distortion of the
side suspension supports, damaged radius rod
bushings, or unequal tightening of the front and
rear suspension support bolts. Incorrect caster
must be corrected by replacing the damaged
suspension parts. A precision instrument should
be used to measure the caster.
NOTE
The caster of this vehicle is factory set and is
not adjustable. However, if after replacing
damaged parts or in case of improper caster
due to irregular setting, the front axle caster
needs adjustment; it can be adjusted by means
of shims (Prevost #110663) on the left-hand
side upper radius rod support in order to obtain
minor adjustment.
6.8
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
Wheel toe-in is the degree (usually expressed in
fractions of an inch) to which the forward part of
the vehicle front wheels are closer together than
the rear part, measured at wheel centerline height
with the wheels in the normal ‘’straight-ahead’’
position of the steering gear.
Incorrect toe-in results in excessive tire wear
caused by side slippage and also steering
instability with a tendency to wander. Toe-in may
be measured from the center of tire tread or from
the inside of the tires. Take measurements at
both front and rear of axle (see ’’A and ‘’B’’ in fig.
5).
When setting toe-in adjustment, the front
suspension must be neutralized; that is, all
component parts must be in the same relative
position when marking the adjustment as they
will be when in operation.
To neutralize the suspension, the vehicle must
be rolled forward, approximately ten feet.
FIGURE 5: TOE-IN MEASUREMENTS
10032
For toe-in specifications, refer to paragraph 8
‘’Specifications’’ in this section.
By rolling the vehicle forward, all tolerances in
the front suspension are taken up and the
suspension is then in its normal operating
position. Neutralizing the front suspension is
extremely important, especially if the vehicle has
been jacked up in order to mark the tires.
Otherwise, the front wheels will not return to
their normal operating position due to the tires
gripping the floor surface when the vehicle jack
is lowered.
NOTE
‘’Toe-in’’ measurements must be taken at the
horizontal axis of the wheel centerline.
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