TM 9-2320-302-20
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FRONT AXLE TOE-IN ALIGNMENT
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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Alignment Check, Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s (Item 36, WP 0236 00)
Jack, hydraulic, hand (Item 21, WP 0236 00)
Tape, measuring, 50 feet (Item 31, WP 0236 00)
Trestle, hoist, portable (2) (Item 38, WP 0236 00)
Wrench, torque, 15-75 lb-ft (Item 45, WP 0236 00)
Materials/Parts
Paint, white (Item 27, WP 0235 00)
Personnel Required
Two
References
TM 9-2320-302-10
ALIGNMENT CHECK
1.
Block rear wheels and raise front end of vehicle so that front tires can be rotated. Support front of vehicle on two tres-
tles.
2.
Slowly rotate front tire and whiten center of tire around complete circumference using spray paint. Repeat for opposite
tire.
3.
Rotate tire and scribe line (1) around complete circumference near center so that line is visible in whitened area. Repeat
for opposite tire.
4.
Lower vehicle and remove trestles.
5.
Remove chocks. Back up vehicle a few feet, then drive forward approximately 10 feet.
6.
Place transmission in neutral and set parking brake (TM 9-2320-302-10).
7.
At front of tires, use tape measure held at axle height to measure distance between scribed lines (1) and front of each
tire. Record measurement to nearest 1/32 in.
8.
At rear of tires, use tape measure held at axle height to measure distance between scribed lines (1) on rear of each tire.
Record measurement to nearest 1/32 in.
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