TM 9-2320-361-20 Section Il. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 9-6. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE INDEX PARA. NO. TITLE PAGE NO. 9-7. Toe-In Check and Adjustment 9-12 9-8. Pitman Arm Replacement 9-14 9-9. Steering Gear Adjustment 9-15 9-10. Tie Rod and Tie Rod End Replacement 9-16 9-11. Drag Link Replacement 9-18 9-12. Steering Wheel Replacement 9-20 9-7. TOE-IN CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT This task covers: a. Toe-In Check b. Toe-In Adjustment INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS All PERSONNEL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). Tires inflated to proper pressure and uniform wear (TM 9-2320-361-10). Two Wheel bearings adjusted properly (para. 9-5). REFERENCES (TM) Steering gear adjusted properly (para. 9-9). TM 9-2320-361-10 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Vehicle on level surface. a. Toe-In Check NOTE Ensure all steering system components are tight. If any steering component is damaged, replace. If loose, tighten. Steps 1 through 3 will determine centerline of tire. “Point of Measurement” for checking toe-in will be where lines marked in steps 1 and 3 intersect. 1. Mark line (1) on center tread (2) of tire (3) 18.3 in. (46.5 cm) from ground. 2. Measure total width of tire tread (4) and record. 3. Mark line (5) on center tread (2) at one-half total tread width (4). 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for opposite tire. 5. Measure distance between “Points of Measurement” on front side of tires (3) and record. 6. Rotate tires (3) by moving vehicle forward until “Points of Measurement” are 18.3 in. (46.5 cm) above the ground at rear side of tires (3). 7. Measure distance between “Points of Measurement” on rear side of tires (3) and record. 9-12