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VII. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

1. Adjust Hydra-Hug ® suspension until dimensions above and below steering arm are equal (fig. 7.69, dim. A — See page 90).

2. Turn steering wheel until center steering pivot (fig. 7.70, item 1) is vertical.

3. Loosen tie rod jam nuts (fig. 7.70, item 5).

4. Remove tie rod bolts (fig. 7.70, item 3) on outer end of tie rod tube (fig. 7.70, item 2).

5. Manually pry each front wheel in or out until each is lined up exactly with the corresponding rear tire.

NOTE:

A tight string placed across the face of the tires on each side will help line them up.

6. Turn inner tie rod (fig. 7.70, item 4) in or out until the bolt hole lines up with the bolt hole in the tie rod tube. Then turn one more full turn OUT

7. Tighten jam nut.

8. Line up bolt holes on each side one at a time by turning the steering wheel one way or the other. Reinstall bolts and nuts as you line up each hole; tighten firmly.

9. Drive detasseler forward for approximately 100 yards as you cycle the steering back and forth repeatedly. Recheck toe-in (page 25) and readjust if necessary.

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