RE: LRO: RE: Steering wheel centering

From: Tackley, John (jtackley@dit.state.va.us)
Date: Fri Apr 27 2001 - 11:55:07 EDT

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    Thanks, John...that's what I meant to say...Honest ;->)

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    No No... not the track rod. This will alter the toe in.
    Change the length of the drag link. This is the rod coming off the
    steering box.
    John and Muddy

    "Tackley, John" wrote:
    >
    > Position the truck on flat ground with the wheels pointed straight ahead.
    > Loosen the clamps on both track rod ends, then take a pipe wrench (using a
    > rag to protect the track rod), and turn the track rod in the direction
    that
    > moves the steering wheel in the direction you want to go. Once centered,
    > tighten the track rod end clamps. Since the ends have opposing threads,
    > they move in proportion to one-another, preserving your alignment
    > adjustment.
    >



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