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Power steering pressure check - diesel models > < Steering linkage - centralise
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STEERING

ADJUSTMENTS

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5. Adjust drag link so that taper joint is centralised 

in drop arm, then tighten drag link clamp bolts: 
Tighten M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft) and M10 
bolts to 33 Nm (24 lbf.ft). 

6. Connect drag link to drop arm and tighten nut to 

80 Nm (59 lbf.ft).  

7. Remove steering box centralising bolt. 
8. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
9. Road test the vehicle and check that the 

steering wheel is centralised. If steering wheel 
is not centralised, proceed as follows.

10. Slacken drag link adjuster clamp bolts.
11. Without disconnecting drag link from drop arm, 

adjust the length of the drag link to bring the 
steering wheel to the central position.

CAUTION: Repositioning the steering wheel 
on its splines cannot correct small (less 
than 5

°

) errors in steering wheel alignment. 

Always rectify small errors in alignment by 
adjusting the drag link as detailed above, 
ensuring that steering box centralisation is 
maintained.

12. Tighten drag link clamp bolts: Tighten M8 bolts 

to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft) and M10 bolts to 33 Nm (24 
lbf.ft)

Wheel alignment - front  

$% 57.65.01  

The following is the only wheel alignment equipment 
which has been approved.

l

Beissbarth ML 4600 wheel alignment computer 
(6 sensor).

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Beissbarth ML 4600-8 wheel alignment 
computer (8 sensor).

l

Beissbarth ML 4000 wheel alignment computer 
(8 sensor wireless).

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Hunter S411-14.

Check

1. Ensure tyre pressures are correct and vehicle 

is at kerbside weight. 

2. Roll vehicle backwards and forwards to relieve 

stresses in steering and suspension. 

3. Ensure road wheels are positioned straight 

ahead.

4. Ensure that wheel alignment equipment is 

properly calibrated.

5. Following the equipment manufacturer's 

instructions, measure the front wheel 
alignment. Compare with the figures given in 
General Data
 

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 GENERAL DATA, Steering.

Adjust

1. Loosen track rod and adjuster clamp bolts. 
2. Rotate adjuster to obtain correct alignment. 

 

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 GENERAL DATA, Steering.

3. Tighten  track rod and adjuster clamp bolts: 

Tighten M8 bolts to 22 Nm (16 lbf.ft) and M10 
bolts to 33 Nm (24 lbf.ft).

4. Recheck front wheel alignment. 

Power steering pressure check - diesel models > < Steering linkage - centralise