MF 245 Front End Width Adjustment?

[kevin in oh]

On the front endi know I got to remove the two bolts going through axle.then slide the tire and spindles to correct holes.on my tie rod ends.do I have to take them loose from spindle.then thread them out longer? Or is there a way they slide out longer with the axle.

 

[Jim.ME]

I am guessing you have the standard adjustable axle, I can't see it. The Operator's manual describes the process.

On the tie rod (should be the left side) there is a clamp. Remove the bolt and spread the clamp a bit. The rod end inside it is smooth with notches every couple of inches for the clamp bolt to pass through to keep it from slipping when clamped. you may need to work on it some to get it to slide if it is rusted in place, however it should slide out without unhooking it from the arm. Move the axles knees out to where you want them, then slide the inner rod out to where the alignment is right or very close. Install the bolt in the clamp. The bolt must pass through one of the notches of the inner rod when it is installed in the clamp, then tighten. The tie rod end on the right side is threaded and where you make fine adjustments to get the 0 to 1/4" toe-in. I suggest you try for 1/8" to 3/16" toe-in.



Edited to correct 1/8" dimension