TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-152. TOE-IN CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Toe-in Adjustment
a. Toe-in Check
INITIAL SETUP:
REFERENCES (TM)
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
TM 9-2320-272-10
TM 9-2320-272-24P
TOOLS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
l Vehicle parked on level ground (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Toe-in gauge (Appendix E, Item 56)
l Engine off (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Torque wrench (Appendix E, Item 144)
l Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
l Tires properly inflated (TM 9-2320-272-10).
l Wheel bearings adjusted (para. 3-225).
a. Toe-in Check
1.
Place front wheels (1) in straight-ahead position.
Place toe-in gauge between front wheels (1) at middle of tires (3) as far in front of axle (2) as
2.
possible.
Move toe-in gauge until chains just touch the ground.
3.
4.
Move scale so pointer reads 0.
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 5 through 7.
Start engine (TM 9-2320-272-10).
5.
6.
With toe-in gauge in place, move vehicle forward until toe-in gauge is in back of axle (2) and chains
just touch ground.
Stop engine (TM 9-2320-272-10).
7.
b. Toe-in Adjustment
1.
Read position of pointer on scale. Pointer should read 1/16-3/16-inch toe-in.
2.
If reading is not within limits given, leave toe-in gauge in place and proceed to step 3.
3.
Loosen two nuts (5) on tie rod (4).
4.
Turn tie rod (4) until pointer reads 1/16-3/16-inch toe-in on scale.
5.
Tighten nuts (5) 60-80 lb-ft (81-109 N.m).
6.
Remove toe-in gauge.
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