Advance Adapters 716805 - Manual (Page 8)

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805
P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way
Paso Robles, CA 93447
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Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10
SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components
will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly
recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components.
We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals
are normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT:
The purpose of the caster adjustment is to provide steering stability, which will keep the front wheels in a straight ahead position.
It also assists in straightening the wheels after making a turn. If the angle of the caster is found to be incorrect, correct it to the
specifications given in your service manual. The correct angle is obtained by installing caster shims between the axle pad and the
springs. If the camber and the toe-in are correct and it is known that the axle is not twisted, a check may be made by testing the vehicle
on the road. Before road testing, make sure that the tires are properly inflated at the same pressure. If the vehicle turns easy to
either side, but is hard to straighten out, insufficient caster for ease of handling is indicated. If correction is necessary, it can be
accomplished by changing the shims between the spring and axle pads.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT:
Lift the front of the vehicle to raise the front tires off of the ground. Turn the wheels to the straight ahead position. Using a pencil
or chalk, scribe a line in the center of each tire tread. The mark should circle the entire diameter of the tire. Measure the distance
between the scribe lines at the front and rear of the wheels, using care that both measurements are made at an equal distance
from the floor level. The distance between the lines should be greater at the rear then at the front by 3/64" to 3/32”. To adjust, loosen
the clamp bolts and turn the long tie rod with a small pipe wrench. The tie rod is threaded with right hand and left hand threads to
provide equal adjustment at both wheels.
Do not overlook the retightening of the two clamp bolts. It is a common practice to measure
between the wheel rims. This is satisfactory providing the wheels run true. By scribing a line on the tire thread, a measurement
is taken between the road contact points reducing error caused by wheel rim run out.
It is recommended to have the alignment done by a qualified technician.
MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION
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