TM 9-2320-387-24-1
8-30
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8-10. REAR WHEEL TOE-OUT ALIGNMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
• Tires inflated to proper pressure
(TM 9-2320-387-10).
• Vehicle on level ground.
Maintenance Level
Unit
This task covers:
a. Preliminary Inspection
c.
Toe-out Adjustment
b. Toe-out Check
NOTE
• It is not necessary to perform rear wheel toe-out alignment prior to
the scheduled semiannual or 3,000 mile (4,827 km) maintenance
interval unless abnormal vehicle handling or control is reported, or
it is directed by another maintenance task.
• Rear wheel alignment adjustments other than toe-out are
performed by DS maintenance (chapter 21).
• Ensure M1113 models have S250 shelter installed before
performing rear wheel toe-out alignment.
1.
Check all tires (7) for uniform tread wear.
2.
Raise vehicle and place support under lower control arms (11).
3.
Check geared hubs (5) for output spindle end play by grasping edges of tires (7) and attempting to
move tires (7) up and down. Adjust spindle bearings (para. 6-12) if any spindle movement is
apparent.
4.
Check for looseness of upper ball joints (4) by grasping top of tires (7) and attempting to move tires (7)
in and out. Replace upper ball joints (4) (para. 6-23) if tire (7) movement at top outer edge of tires (7)
is 3/8 in. (9 mm) or more.
5.
Check for looseness of lower ball joints (8) by grasping bottom of tires (7) and attempting to move
tires (7) in and out. Replace lower ball joints (8) (para. 6-24) if tire (7) movement at bottom outer
edge of tires (7) is 1/2 in. (13 mm) or more.
6.
Lower vehicle.
7.
Check for looseness of radius rod ends (6) by attempting to move adjusting sleeves (10) vertically and
horizontally. Replace radius rod end(s) (6) (para. 6-22) if any movement is apparent.
8.
Check for damaged control arm bushings (1). Replace upper control arms (3) (para. 6-25) or lower
control arms (11) (para. 6-26) if bushings (1) are damaged.
9.
Proceed to task b.
a. Preliminary Inspection
