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Rear Wheels

  1. Set each rear wheel the same amount to prevent dog tracking Sight along the outer side walls of the rear tires, along the horizontal centerline of the wheel Observe where the line intersects on the front tire.
  2. Measure the sighted line by placing a ruler at the bottom of the front tires using 1 of the same treads on each front tires Difference between the lift and right measurement at the front tires should not exceed 1 inch.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft Lbs (N-m)
Rear Wheel Drive
  Shaft-to-Frame Bolts 120-140 (162-190)
  Tie Rod Sleeve Clamp Bolts 20-22 (27-30)
Front Wheel Drive
  Tie Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle 23-35 (31-47)
  Rear Tie Rod Bolt 90-100(122-135)