SA-5

SUSPENSION AND AXLE - Wheel Alignment

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sa1909.gif (7374 bytes) If wheel angles differ from the standard specifications, check to see of the lengths of the left and right tie rods are the same.

HINT:   If the rod lengths are not equal, the wheel angle cannot be adjusted properly.

If the tie rod lengths were changed to adjust the wheel angle, inspect the toe-in.
fa0241.gif (15019 bytes) 4.  INSTALL WHEEL ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT

Follow the specific instructions of the equipment manufacturer.
sa1773.gif (8932 bytes) 5.  CHECK CAMBER

     Camber:

Inspection standard   -0�55' � 30'
Left-right error           30' or less

HINT:   Camber is not adjustable, if measurement is not within specification, inspect and replace the suspension parts as necessary.

 
sa1774.gif (8080 bytes) 6.  CHECK CASTER

     Caster:

Inspection standard    2�45' � 45'
Adjustment standard   2�45' � 30'
Left-right error            30' or less
sa2278.gif (12241 bytes) If caster is not within specification, adjust by turning the nut.

(a)  Loosen the strut bar front nut.
(b)  Turn the camber adjusting nut to adjust.

HINT:   Each revolution of the nut alters the caster angle by 14'.

(c)  Tighten the strut bar front nut.

Torque:  1,150 kg-cm (83 ft-lb, 113 N-m)