F. Caster Adjustment H. Brake Adjustment
Caster is set by the vehicle manufacturer and can
be adjusted only by shims between the axle spring
seat and the spring. Changing the caster will change
the pinion angle and may affect the operation of the
front drive shaft.
Brake adjustment is made automatically. Make the
initial adjustment by driving the air braked vehicle
forward and applying the brakes. Continue applica-
tions until the shoe to drum clearance is between
.015” and .030”. (Refer to the brake service manual for
additional information.)
G. Toe-In Adjustment
It is not recommended to raise the front of the truck
to check toe in.
An expandable toe in alignment bar is recommend-
ed when checking and setting toe in on Fabco axles.
1.
Turn tie rod tube with a pipe wrench to adjust
toe-in. Set tie rod length until front measurement
is 0 to 1/8” less than rear measurement. If the
vehicle has a full-time front drive system (propor-
tioning differential), alignment should be 0-1/8”
more in front than in rear, for toe-out. Consult a
tire specialist for a specific recommendation if
specialized tires are used.
2.
Tighten tie rod clamp bolts to correct torque. Roll
vehicle forward at least a distance equal to four
turns of wheels and re-check toe-in. Repeat
procedure if necessary to achieve final toe-in
dimension.
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III. AXLE ADJUSTMENT
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