Blue Ox TC35270 - Manual (Page 5)

Realigning Center
NOTE:
One person can re-align the TruCenter, but it is easier with at least two people.
After installation is complete, realign the TruCenter as follows: While depressing the dash-mounted button,
make trim adjustment with the steering wheel, either right or left, until the center to center distance of the
mounting holes is 35 inches (See Figure 2).
After the 35 inch center to center distance is obtained, loosen the tie rod bracket u-bolts (See Figure 1).
Center and align the front wheels, assuring that the tie rod bracket slides along the tie rod and that the
center to center distance of the mounting holes remains at 35 inches, then tighten the tie rod bracket
u-bolts.
1. After installing the TruCenter unit, turn the steering wheel to both the right and left extremes to ensure
the motor home’s structure does not interfere with any of the TruCenter components and that the TruCenter
unit in no way limits the turning capabilities of the motor home.
NOTE:
THIS IS EASIEST DONE WITH TWO PEOPLE—ONE TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE THE OTHER
OBSERVES THE MOVING COMPONENTS. Next, dump the air from air bags and check that the motor
home’s structure does not rest on any part of the TruCenter components.
2. If the wheels were nearly straight when the TruCenter was installed, no mechanical adjustment should be
required.
Operating Instructions
With these TruCenter models, (TC35270 & TC35160) the operator has the ability to adjust the length or center
point of the TruCenter unit. If the vehicle tends to pull to one side, the operator needs to push the TruCenter
switch and hold it in while turning the steering wheel in the direction that makes the vehicle follow a straight
path. Then, release the switch. For example, if encountering a high crosswind, depress the switch while
correcting the vehicle’s course by turning the steering wheel into the wind. Only turn the steering wheel
enough to make the vehicle follow a straight path down the road. When the wind stops push the button,
steer the coach so it is going straight and release the button.
CAUTION:
THE SWITCH ACTIVATES A SOLENOID THAT, IF ACTIVATED TOO LONG, CAUSES PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE SOLENOID. THE TIMER RELAY IS PROPERLY SET AT THE FACTORY. ALTERING
STANDARD FACTORY SETTING WILL CAUSE IMPROPER FUNCTION OF TRUCENTER AND/OR
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SOLENOID.
Although a timer relay is installed to protect the solenoid, we recommend NOT activating the solenoid for
periods longer than 5 to 10 seconds at a time. It is better to make multiple, fine adjustments than to hold
the switch and try to align in one, time-consuming operation.
NOTE:
THE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON ONLY ALLOWS THE ADJUSTMENT TO BE MADE WITH THE STEERING
WHEEL. IT ACTIVATES AN ADJUSTABLE GAS SPRING—BUT THE ACTUAL ADJUSTMENT MUST BE
MADE BY MANUALLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE DESIRED POSITION.
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Verify the fit so that under no circumstances the
steering or suspension movement is limited.