SAFARI

SUSPENSION

7D. WHEEL LOCK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (Fig.24)

Wheel lock angle is to be set with the help of

stopper bolts fitted in the bracket on chassis

frame. Proper adjustment of wheel lock angle

ensures correct turning circle and also safeguards

the steering linkages.

Place turn tables beneath front wheels, ensure

that wheels are centrally positioned on the turn

table.

Make the front wheels in straight ahead position

and set turn table scale to ZERO.

Press brake pedal and turn steering to right till a

reading of 26 to 25

is attained on the left hand

wheel turn table. In this condition adjust stopper

bolt on LH side of chassis bracket to touch the

idler arm and lock adjusting bolt with lock nut.

Similarly turn steering to left till a reading of 26 to

is attained on right wheel turn table. In this

condition adjust stopper bolt on RH side chassis

Fig. 24 – Wheel lock angle adjustment

bracket to touch the pitman arm. Lock stopper

bolt with lock nut.