Owner`s manual

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CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
2008 LAPALMA XL
Caster Adjustments:
Caster is the fore and aft tilt (toward the front
or rear of the motorhome) of the steering kingpin
as viewed from the side of the motorhome.
“Positive” caster is the tilt of the top end of
the kingpin toward the rear of the motorhome.
“Negative” caster is the tilt of the top end of
the kingpin toward the front of the motorhome.
Setting the caster angle more positive than
specied may result in excess steering effort
and/or shimmy. Decreasing the angle may result
in the motorhome wandering or poor steering
return to center. The caster angle is determined
by the installed position of the steer axle.
Lubrication Maintenance Safety
The front axle components require periodic
lubrication maintenance. Chock wheels for
safety prior to accessing components underneath
the motorhome.
WARNING:
DO NOT place yourself under
motorhome without first properly
blocking frame (jack stands) and
chocking wheels. Use extreme care and
caution. Serious injury or death could
occur.
NOTE:
Suspension and steering components
are lubricated at factory using NLGI 2
Lithium Soap based grease.
Steering Components
090266
Left Right
Camber Not Adjustable Not Adjustable
Caster*
3.5º +/- .5º 4.0º +/- .5º
Total Toe
1/16″ (+/- 1/32”)
* Right must exceed Left at least 1.5 º, but less than 2.5 º.
NOTE: Motorhome must be at ride height for proper alignment.
Typical Steering Components
1. Axle Beam
2. Steering Box
3. Intermediate
Steering Shaft
4. Universal Joints
5. Slip Yoke
6. Ball Joint
7. Steering Column
8. Steering Wheel
9. Right Knuckle
Assembly
10. Spindle
11. Kingpin
12. Centerlink
13. Pitman Arm
14. Drag Link