Adjusting Front Axle Thrust Bolt Torque

NOTE: Adjust bolt torque at required service interval to prevent excessive forward or rearward movement of front axle.

1. 
   LV17235-UN-26MAR13

   A - Nut

   B - Thrust Bolt

   Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

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2. CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe lifting device or supports.

   • Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
   • Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and block wheels before servicing.
   
   

   Raise front axle off ground to take machine weight off the front axle.

3. Loosen nut (A).

4. Tighten thrust bolt (B).

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Thrust Bolt	Torque	14 N·m (10 lb-ft.)

   Do not overtighten.

5. Oscillate axle from stop ti stop. Check torque.

6. Tighten back nut.

7. Lower front axle back to ground.