3-2 AXLE -- FRONT3-2.1 Generala.Maintaining front axle alignment to specifications is very important and should only be performed by a qualifiedmechanic. Toe-in adjustment is particularly important with radial tires.b.Check to assure that axle mounting U-bolt nuts, attaching or mounting bolts and nuts are securely tightened.c.Regularly check front axle for damaged, binding or worn parts, and adequate lubrication.3-2.2 Toe-In Settinga.Factory unladen vehicle toe-in setting is 1/16± 1/16 inch (1.59 ± 1.59 mm).b.For optimum tire wear it is recommended that toe-in be adjusted to 1/16 inch (1.59 mm) after the body has beeninstalled and before the vehicle is put into service.c.Special applications may warrant a setting based on past experience with the type of tire operating loads andconditions. Radial tires are more sensitive to toe-in setting than bias ply tires.d.It is essential that correct toe-in and tire pressure located above tire be maintained for optimum tire wear.3-3 AXLE-REAR3-3.1 Generala.Check to assure that axle mounting U-bolt nuts, attaching or mounting bolts and nuts are securely tightened.Refer to Springs, U-Bolt Nut Torque Chart, Table 3-3.b.Regularly check rear axle for damaged, binding or worn parts.3-4 BRAKESWARNINGExcessive amounts of asbestos dust may be a potential health hazard that may cause seirous injury or possiblyeven death.3-4.1 Asbestos Dust During Brake Servicinga.Because studies have indicated that exposure to excessive amounts of asbestos dust may be a potential healthhazard, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set maximum limits of levels of airborneasbestos dust to which workers may be exposed. Since most automotive friction materials normally3-2
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