ar4640b0500a

Checking and adjusting straight-ahead tracking of 1st and 2nd front axle

Type ar · topic 46.40 · version 0101 · 2017-11-08

Applies to: Model 958.184/186

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 46 Steering › 46.40 Steering linkage — Series 958 (models 184, 186)

EinPAS 22 Steering › 22.15 Power steering › 22.15.43 Steering arm/drag link/tie rod/damper — Series 958 (models 184, 186)

AR46.40-B-0500A

Checking and adjusting straight-ahead tracking of 1st and 2nd front axle

07.11.2017

Model

958.184/186

Checking and adjusting straight-ahead tracking of 1st and 2nd front axle

1

Rotating Plate

2

Measurement Rule

3

Steering rod I (1st front axle)

4

Steering rod II (2nd front axle)

B46.40-0023-06

Check

1

Check the mechanical steering conditions

2

Check, adjust the centralization of steering in the steering gear housing

AR46.20-B-3015D

Adjust

3

Move the vehicle a few meters in a straight line forward and backward

4

Lift the vehicle by the front axles

Due to safety measures, block the front axles with brackets.

5

Place the wheel of both front axles on rotating plates (1)

6

Check and adjust the steering bars (3, 4) and the spherical terminals of the two front axles

7

With a measurement ruler (2) check the straight position of both left wheels of 1st and 2nd front axle

The measuring ruler (2) must be supported in the flanks of the two tires (arrows). Repeat the checking in the right side.

8

Through the change in the steering bars length (3, 4), place the wheels of the two front axles in a straight position forward

With the measurement ruler (2) check the straight position of both front left wheels.

Type 958.184/186Lock nut of track rod ball joints

*BA46.40-B-1001-06B

9

Regulate rotating plates (1) in all wheels

Loosen the screws on the angle scales of the turntables (1). Displace the scales up to the respective point of 0° (arrow) match with the central trace of the scale.

10

Check the curve angle of 1st and 2nd front axle


Type 958.184/186

AR46.40-B-0500-01XB

11

Adjust the curve angle of 1st and 2nd front axle


Type 958.184/186

AR46.40-B-0500-02XB

12

Lift the vehicle in front axles and remove the support racks and rotating plates (1) below the front wheels

13

Perform a tread test with the vehicle

Check the general behavior of vehicle steering.

Steering bar

Number

Designation

Model 958.0/1/2/4

BA46.40-B-1001-06B

Lock nut of track rod ball joints

M14x1.5

Nm

100

M18x1.5

Nm

170...185

M20x1.5

Nm

235...250

M24x1.5

Nm

280...300

M27x1.5

Nm

360

Referenced documents