J 8001 Dial Indicator Set

TheJ 8001 tool set includes the following components:

1. Prior to performing inspections, the following preliminary steps should be accomplished.

1.1.	Set the parking brake.

1.2.	Block the vehicle rear wheels.

1.3.	Raise the front of the vehicle until the tires clear the floor.

1.4.	Support the frame using suitable safety stands.

Important:  Inspection procedures assumes axle is assembled and installed in vehicle with tire and wheels. Checking knuckle vertical play during axle assemble requires different procedure.




2. Mount dial indicator (1) on axle beam (3). Reference the knuckle cap.



3. Pry steering knuckle downward (2).
4. Zero the dial indicator (1).
5. Lower the front axle (3) to obtain the indicator reading. If reading exceeds 0.040" (1.02mm) , inspect thrust bearings. Replace if necessary and adjust.

1. Mount a dial indicator (3) on the axle (2) as shown. Reference upper part of knuckle
2. Move top of wheel in and out with a push/pull motion. Have assistant monitor the dial indicator.

Readings in excess of 0.015 in (0.38 mm) indicate the need for bushing replacement.

1. Mount dial indicator(2) on the axle (3) . Reference the lower Ackermann Arm socket of the steering knuckle (1).
2. Move bottom of wheel in and out with a push/pull motion. Have assistant read dial indicator.

Dial indicator readings in excess of 0.015 in (0.38 mm) indicate that the lower bushing should be replaced.