Front Axle
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MR-380-03
R-380 DC System
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Note: Only Toe In can be set. Caster and Camber is not adjustable.
Center the Steering
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
2: Turn the front wheels so that they are in the straight ahead position and then tie off the wheels so that they
cannot turn from the straight ahead position.
3: Disconnect the drag link from the pitman arm. Refer to Replace the Ball Joints in the Steering section for
information regarding removing the ball joint or rod end from the drag link.
4: Center the steering gear and tie off the steering wheel so that it cannot rotate. Refer to Center the Steering
Gear section for information regarding centering of the steering gear.
5: At this point both the steering wheel and the front wheels should be tied up and held in position. If one or the
other is not tied up then you must start from the beginning.
6: Loosen the ball joint clamps or the rod end jam nuts on the drag link.
Note: Remember the position and orientation of the clamps.
7: Adjust the drag link so that it can be easily inserted into the pitman arm.
8:
Tighten the ball joint or rod end nut as specified in the hardware torque table at the end of this section:
9: If equipped with ball joints, position the ball joint clamps in their original location and orientation.
10:
Tighten the ball joint clamps as specified in the hardware torque table at the end of this section:
11: Untie the steering wheel and the front wheels.
12: Rotate the steering wheel from a full left turn to a full right turn and make sure that the ball joint clamps do
not contact any other component.
Front wheel alignment
Center the steering before aligning the front wheels.
13: Turn the front wheels so that they are in the straight ahead position and tie off the steering wheel so that it
cannot rotate.
14: Using a piece of chalk, mark a line around the center of both front tires.
15: Loosen the ball joint clamps or the rod end jam nuts on the tie rod.
Note: Remember the position and orientation of the ball joint clamps.
16: Lower the front wheels to the ground and push the vehicle back and forth a few feet to settle the suspension.
17: Measure the distance between the chalk lines at the front of the tires.
18: Measure the distance between the chalk lines at the rear of the tires.
19: Adjust the right side tie rod so that the right wheel is positioned pointing straight ahead.
20: Measure the distance between the lines at the front of the tires.
21: Measure the distance between the lines at the rear of the tires.
22: Adjust the left side tie rod so that the distance at the front and rear of the tires is the same.
23: Position the ball joint clamps in their original location and orientation and tighten the ball joint clamps.
24: Untie the steering wheel.
25: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
26: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
27: Release the parking brake and test drive.
This section is one section of a complete service manual. Before
starting any procedure, read all warnings and instructions that
are located in the Service Guidelines chapter.
WARNING
Summary of Contents for R0-380-36
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Page 12: ...Page 12 MR 380 03 Introduction R 380 DC System Notes...
Page 21: ...Table of Contents Special Tool List Special Tool List Troubleshooting Guide 23...
Page 24: ...Tool List Page 24 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 27: ...Lubrication Page 27 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System LUBRICATION DIAGRAM...
Page 28: ...Lubrication Page 28 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 44: ...Drive Axle Page 44 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 53: ...Steering Page 53 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System Exploded View of Steering Gear...
Page 72: ...Drive Motor Page 72 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 90: ...Tires Wheels Page 90 R 380 DC System MR 380 03 Notes...
Page 102: ...Replacement Parts Page 102 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System AXLE ASSEMBLY FRONT...
Page 104: ...Replacement Parts Page 104 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System AXLE REAR...
Page 106: ...Replacement Parts Page 106 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System BATTERY...
Page 108: ...Replacement Parts Page 108 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System BRAKES BRAKE LINES...
Page 114: ...Replacement Parts Page 114 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System BRAKES PARK BRAKE LINKAGE...
Page 118: ...Replacement Parts Page 118 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System CAB DOORS...
Page 136: ...Replacement Parts Page 136 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System STEERING LINKAGE...
Page 142: ...Replacement Parts Page 142 MR 380 03 R 380 DC System Notes...
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