What is the caster for front axle steering?

What is the caster for front axle steering?

Front axle caster is the amount in degrees that the steering pivot pins are tilted towards the front or rear of the vehicle. Positive caster is inclination of the top of the pivot pin towards the rear of the ve­hicle. Zero caster is the vertical position of the pivot pin.

What should I do to adjust my steering gear?

When adjusting a steering gear remove all loads from the unit by disconnecting the steering con­necting rod (drag link) from the steering arm and also loosen the instrument panel bracket and the steering gear to frame bolts to allow the steering post to correctly align itself.

What do I need to know about steering service?

• Equalize tire pressures and level vehicle. • Inspect spindle pivot pins and wheel bearing looseness. • Check wheel runout. • Test wheel balance and bearing adjustment. • Check for spring sag. • Inspect brakes and shock absorbers. • Check steering assembly and the steering con­necting rod. • Check caster. • Check toe-in. • Check toe-out on turns.

What should I use to retighten steering gear to frame bolts?

When retightening the steering gear to frame bolts use a torque wrench pull of 45 to 55 lb-ft. (6,2 a 7,6 kg-m.] on the bolts and 30 to 40 lb-ft. (4,15 a 5,5 kg-m.] on the 11 bolts. Note: If the steering-gear-to-frame bolts are not properly torqued, they will eventually loosen dur­ing operation of the vehicle.

Front axle caster is the amount in degrees that the steering pivot pins are tilted towards the front or rear of the vehicle. Positive caster is inclination of the top of the pivot pin towards the rear of the ve­hicle. Zero caster is the vertical position of the pivot pin.

When adjusting a steering gear remove all loads from the unit by disconnecting the steering con­necting rod (drag link) from the steering arm and also loosen the instrument panel bracket and the steering gear to frame bolts to allow the steering post to correctly align itself.

When retightening the steering gear to frame bolts use a torque wrench pull of 45 to 55 lb-ft. (6,2 a 7,6 kg-m.] on the bolts and 30 to 40 lb-ft. (4,15 a 5,5 kg-m.] on the 11 bolts. Note: If the steering-gear-to-frame bolts are not properly torqued, they will eventually loosen dur­ing operation of the vehicle.

• Equalize tire pressures and level vehicle. • Inspect spindle pivot pins and wheel bearing looseness. • Check wheel runout. • Test wheel balance and bearing adjustment. • Check for spring sag. • Inspect brakes and shock absorbers. • Check steering assembly and the steering con­necting rod. • Check caster. • Check toe-in. • Check toe-out on turns.