2020 Western Star 4700 Headlight Aiming.

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Dave in MA, Jul 25, 2023.

  1. Dave in MA

    Dave in MA Bobtail Member

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    I need to know which exact screws do what.
    Everything online is either Freightliner or series different from the 4700's. Some show adjustment holes in the splash shields, I don't have any.
    Factory aim is too high with a piece of equipment "piggyback" on the rear. 1690299694130401782554535591131.jpg 16902997841571081780037878750194.jpg
    The bottom picture is side ways, the larger rubber cap on the bottom is driver's side inboard, the actual headlight. The other is the parklight. There is two plastic hexes, I believe they are the aiming screws, don't know which is vertical and which is horizontal.
     
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  3. Dave in MA

    Dave in MA Bobtail Member

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    The problem is they build the cab and chassis at the factory and aim the headlights. Then it goes out and has a body put on It. That's designed to carry optional equipment on the very back of the truck, a Moffett, Also known as a truck mounted forklift. When fully loaded and equipment on the rear, the nose of the cab points upward and the headlights barely touched the ground. I also have a 2023 4700 series twin scoot screw day. Cab tracthose had like to find. Because the tractor was built at the factory. Knowing a trailer was gonna be put. Be put on the back of it.
     
  4. JB7

    JB7 Medium Load Member

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    I also looked online and see what you mean. There is always Trial and Error. Mark the 2 screws you mention on both the screw and the hood. That way you can get back to the original setting by lining up the marks. Turn one a half or whole turn and see which way the light moves. After a few tries you will know what each screw does and which way to turn to get to what you want.
    Manual says 25 ft and tells where to measure. You can try with the lights on or just measure per the manual.
    Western Star 5700 Driver's Manual (freightliner.com)
     
  5. Dave in MA

    Dave in MA Bobtail Member

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    I found what I was looking for. Funny wasn't in the manual of the 2020 I was talking about, but is in the manual of 2023 tractor I also drive. 16903870087391688560007266070521.jpg
     
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