FRONT AXLE TOE-IN ALIGNMENT - TM-9-2320-303-24-10693

TM 9-2320-303-24-1

FRONT AXLE TOE-IN ALIGNMENT

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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Alignment Check, Adjustment

INITIAL SETUP

Maintenance Level

Tools and Special Tools - continued

Unit

Wrench, torque, 15-75 lb-ft (Item 110, WP 0313

Tools and Special Tools

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 102, WP 0313

Materials/Parts

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Paint, white (Item 35, WP 0312 00)

Jack, hydraulic, hand (Item 52, WP 0313 00)

Personnel Required

Tape, measuring (Item 96, WP 0313 00)

Two

Trestle, hoist (Item 105, WP 0313 00)

ALIGNMENT CHECK

Block rear wheels and raise front end of vehicle so front tires can be rotated. Support vehicle on jack stands.

Slowly rotate tire and whiten center of tire around complete circumference using spray paint or chalk. Repeat for oppo-

site front tire.

Rotate tire and scribe a line (1) around complete circumference near center so that line is visible in whitened area.

Repeat for opposite front tire.

Lower vehicle from jack stands.

Remove chocks. Back up vehicle a few feet, then drive forward approximately 10 feet.

Place transmission in neutral and set parking brake.

At front of tires, use tape measure held at axle height to measure distance between scribe lines (1) on front of each tire.

Record measurement to nearest 1/32 inch.

At rear of tires, use tape measure held at axle height to measure distance between scribe lines (1) on rear of each tire.

Record measurement to nearest 1/32 inch.

Measurement at front of tires must be 1/16 inch or less than rear measurement for proper toe-in alignment. If not, per-

form adjustment procedure.