- Set the tire pressure for the maximum recommendations.
- Inspect the wheel bearings for 0.025-0.25 mm (.001-.010 in)
free play and proper level of 90 weight gear lubricant.
- Inspect the following components.
| • | The tie rod ends for lubricant and excessive wear. |
| • | The steering link rod ends for lubricant and excessive wear. |
| • | The steering gear mounting bolts. |
| • | The king pins for lubricant and excessive wear. |
| • | The front and the rear axle alignment. |
- Check the torque of the spring U-bolts. Tighten to the following
specifications, if necessary.
| • | Tighten the ¾-inch diameter U-bolt. |
Tighten
Tighten the ¾-inch diameter U-bolt to 508-576 N·m
(375-425 lb ft).
| • | Tighten the 7/8-inch diameter U-bolt. |
Tighten
Tighten the 7/8-inch diameter U-bolt to 813-881 N·m
(600-650 lb ft).
| • | Tighten the 1 inch diameter U-bolt. |
Tighten
Tighten the 1 inch diameter U-bolt to 1220-1288 N·m
(900-950 lb ft).
- Inspect the spring shackles and hangers for cracks, lack of lubrication
and tightness to the frame.
- Inspect the front axle wheel stops to prevent over or under steer.
- Turn the wheels straight ahead.
- Inspect the steering gear pinion for center location.
- Inspect the steering wheel free play with the engine running for
no more than one inch free play before tire movement.
- Set the gear stops right and left to prevent damage to the steering
linkage when hitting the axle stops.
