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Left and right-hand steering - check > < Convergence on rear axle - adjust
Convergence on front axle - adjust
Convergence on front axle - adjust
   
–  Release the locknut -1-.
–  Adjust the convergence by turning the steering bar to the left and/or to the right.
–  To do this, use a spanner on the hex head -arrow- of the steering linkage bar.
  Note
t  After turning the steering bars, confirm if the bellows are not twisted.
t  Twisted bellows wear out quickly
–  Tighten the locknut -1-. Tightening torque, see → Anchor.
After tightening the locknut -1-, it is possible that the adjusted value slightly changes.
–  Check the convergence value once more
If the convergence value measured lies within the tolerance, the adjustment is correct.
  R44-10045
Tightening torque
ComponentTightening torque
Steering yoke locknut50 ± 5 Nm

   

Left and right-hand steering - check > < Convergence on rear axle - adjust