Adjusting Front Wheel Tread-1994 - 3010 mm (78.50-118.50 In.) Wheel Spacing (If Equipped)

1. Find the specific row spacing of field in the chart. Read across to the recommended wheel tread.

Row Spacing Wheel tread
mm (in.) mm (in.)
508 (20) 1994 (78.5)
559 (22) 2350 (92.5)
609 (24) 2350 (92.5)
762 (30) 3010 (118.5)
914 (36) 1994 (78.5)
965 (38) 1994 (78.5)
965 (38) (Skip Row) 2705 (106.5)
1016 (40) 1994 (78.5)
1066 (42) 1994 (78.5)
1219 (48) 2350 (92.5)
1524 (60) 3010 (118.5)
1626 (64) (Skip Row) 3010 (118.5)

 

NOTE: Tread measurement taken between centerlines of each tire, at the front, near the ground.

causym CAUTION: Machine is heavy. Be sure to use jack or hoist which is large enough to raise machine safely.

IMPORTANT: Do not place jack under solution pump cover or machine damage will occur.

2. Raise one side of machine so wheel is off the ground.

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3. Remove tie rod locating bolt (E).

4. Using wrench N203235 (provided), remove axle bolts (F) and shims.

5. Remove axle cap screw (G) and nut.

6. Reposition axle end and tie rod to holes that agree with desired tread width.

IMPORTANT: Machine damage can occur if axle bolts (F) and cap screw (G) and nut are not tightened to the proper specification.

7. Loosely install axle hardware in their original positions. Tighten to specification.

Specification

Cap Screw (G) -Torque 339 N·m (250 lb-ft)
Axle Bolts (F) -Torque 274 N·m (200 lb-ft)

8. Install tie rod locating bolt.

9. Repeat entire procedure on opposite side.

10. Check toe-in and adjust if necessary. (See CHECKING FRONT AXLE TOE-IN [4-WHEEL] and ADJUSTING FRONT AXLE TOE-IN [4-WHEEL] in this section.)

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Standard Wide Axle Shown


A-Holes for 3010 mm (118.5 in.)
B-Holes for 2705 mm (106.5 in.)
C-Holes for 2350 mm (92.5 in.)
D-Holes for 1994 mm (78.5 in.)
E-Tie Rod Locating Bolt
F-Axle Bolts
G-Cap Screw, 7/8 x 5 in.

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