2752821 - 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY

The check on the front wheel geometry is conducted following checks on the parts that affect the wheel geometry:tyre inflation pressure;
SubjectValue
-Front wheel pressure (bar)2
SubjectValue
-Rear wheel pressure (bar)1.9
the eccentricity and orthogonality of the wheel rims should not be more than 3mmwheel bearing endfloat;clearance between the steering knuckle and track control arm joint pin;steering track rod end;Position the vehicle on a test bench, with sliding plates on all the wheels.Place the vehicle in standard "A" conditions (with spare wheel, tool kit, all supplies and a full fuel tank).TOE IN CHECKCarry out the preliminary checks on the vehicle and remove any loads transported.Position the vehicle (in running order) on the lift equipped with optical test equipment.1. Check that the toe in (1a-1b) is within the recommended limits.
MeasurementTrim levelValue
-Toe in (mm)Standard A (-)4X20 ± 1
4X4-1 ± 1
If the toe in is not within the recommended limits, proceed with its adjustment following the instructions given below.
ADJUSTMENT OF TOE INMake sure that the steering wheel is perfectly straight and lock it in this position using a suitable tool.Loosen the bands securing the boots to the rods.1. Loosen the nuts fastening the adjustble steering rods.2. Tighten or loosen the steering links until the toe in is correct keeping the front wheels aligned.
MeasurementTrim levelValue
-Toe in (mm)Standard A (-)4x20 ± 1
4x4-1 ± 1
Tighten the nuts fastening the adjustble steering rods to torque.
FasteningComponentdia  Value(daNm)
-NutADJUSTABLE STEERINGI LINK JOINTS (C-S)M12 x 1.53.4
Tighten the bands for the boots on the steering rods.Remove the flywheel locking tool.Remove the vehicle from the lift equipped with optical test equipment.CASTER CHECK
The front wheel caster cannot be adjusted. If the figure does not correspond to the vales given, check the suspension track control arm and the bodyshell.
Carry out the preliminary checks on the vehicle and remove any loads transported.Position the vehicle (in running order) on the lift equipped with optical test equipment. 1. Check that the front wheel caster, on vehicles equipped with mechanical steering, is within the recommended limits.
SubjectTrim levelValue
-Caster (degrees)Standard A (-)all versions31° ± 30''
CAMBER CHECK
The front wheel camber cannot be adjusted. If the figure does not correspond to the vales given, check the suspension track control arm and the bodyshell.
Carry out the preliminary checks on the vehicle and remove any loads transported.Position the vehicle (in running order) on the lift equipped with optical test equipment.1. Check that the front wheel camber is within required limits.
MeasurementTrim levelValue
-Camber (degrees)Standard A (-)4x2-52'' ± 30''
4x4-50'' ± 30''