Repair Manual

GENERAL
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ADJUSTMENT POSIBILITIES
Only the following parameters may be adjusted:
- the caster angle, by means of the rod;
- the parallelism and the distribution, from the connecting rod pipe;
- the steering gear box position, by means of the eccentrics (positioning will be adjusted
only if the steering gear box has been dismounted DIR 487).
PRELIMINARY CHECKINGS
Before checking and adjustment of the front axle geometry, perform the followings operations:
The checking of tires concerning:
-dimensions;
- air pressure;
- the state of wear.
NOTE:
The tires must be of same type, with the same state of wear, air pressured at the
prescribed pressure.
The check of joints
- the wear of elastic bushings;
- ball joints clearance;
- connecting rod clearance;
- wheels bearings clearance.
STEERING PRELIMINARY CHECKINGS AND ADJUSTMENT
POSSIBILITIES
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