Adjustment

BUSH HOG® UTILITY VEHICLE WORKSHOP MANUAL – SECTION 7: STEERING SYSTEM

The UTV steering alignment can be checked for proper forward travel by measuring (Figure 16) between the front center of the right steering tire and left steering tire.

•Make note of the distance.

•Next measure between the rear center of the right steering tire and the rear left steering tire. Make note of the distance.

•Compare the measurements of the center tire spread front and rear. The measurement should be within 1/4".

CAUTION

When adjusting steering, compensation should not be made for tire or rim deformities. Deformed tires or wheels should be replaced to provide safe steering and vehicle operation.

Adjustment can be made by removing the tie rod ends from the strut steering arms.

1.Remove the tie rod ends slotted nut and cotter pin. Discard cotter pin.

2.Use a ball joint removal tool to remove the tie rod end from the strut. See the section entitled Removal – RACK AND PINION.

3.Loosen the tie rod end lock nuts.

4.Tighten or loosen the tie rod ends (Figure 17) in the rack to align the steering tires. Secure the tie rod ends by tightening the lock nuts.

5.Position tie rod ends in the strut steering arms. Secure tie rod ends with slotted nuts. Tighten nuts securely and back off to first through hole in the nut and tie rod end. Install and lock new cotter pins in each tie rod end.

6.Remove jack stands and lower vehicle. Perform steering inspection as outlined in the operator’s manual.

FRONT

REAR

Figure 16

Steering Tire Alignment

Figure 17

Strut and Tie Rod End

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