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Steering - Front Wheel Caster Specifications Update

NO.: TSB 88-02-002
DATE: August, 1988
MODEL: 1987, 1988 Truck

SUBJECT:
TRUCK WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

[TSB Revision TSB-88-02-002]

PURPOSE

This bulletin is Issued to correct the front wheel caster specifications in the 1987 and 1988 Truck Service Manuals.

INSTRUCTIONS

As reference to this bulletin, please write the TSB number in the boxes at the bottom of the pages shown in the table below, and on the affected pages, please pencil-in the corrected caster specifications.

SERVICE MANUALS AFFECTED

1987 Truck Service Manual, Vol.1: Pages 2-5, 2-14
1988 Truck Service Manual, Vol.1: Pages 2-5, 2-14





1987 Truck Service Manual, Page 2-5
Please write in the correct caster specification for two- wheel drive vehicles as illustrated.





1988 Truck Service Manual, Page 2-5
Please write in the correct caster specification as illustrated.





CAMBER AND CASTER

1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to normal value.

2. Place the front wheel on the turning radius gauge and level the vehicle. (Unladen state)

3. Remove the hub cap and cotter pin. Measure the camber and caster with the camber/caster/kingpin gauge attached.





1987 Truck Service Manual, Page 2-14
Write in the correct caster specification as illustrated.





CAMBER AND CASTER
1. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to normal value.

2. Place the front wheel on the turning radius gauge and level the vehicle. (Unladen state)

3. Remove the hub cap and cotter pin. Measure the camber and caster with the camber/caster/kingpin gauge attached.





1988 Truck Service Manual, Page 2-14
Write the correct specification as illustrated.