RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Note. Prior to performing riding height adjustments, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY & OPERATION article in GENERAL INFORMATION.
Hombre
- To check front riding height, lift front bumper up about 1.5" (38 mm), gently release and let vehicle settle on its own. Repeat 2 more times. Measure front riding height dimension "Z" between center of front lower control arm bolt and lower inboard corner of lower ball joint. (Scheme 1) Record measurement.
- Push front bumper down about 1.5" (38 mm), gently release and let vehicle rise on its own. Repeat 2 more times. Measure dimension "Z" once more. Average of high and low measurements is true "Z" measurement. Ensure front riding height is within specification. See «RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (HOMBRE)»(/acura/slx/i-1995-1999/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures) table.
- To check rear riding height, jounce rear of vehicle at least 3 times and let settle. Measure rear riding height dimension "D" between rubber bumper bracket and top of rear axle housing tube. (Scheme 2) Ensure rear riding height is within specification. See «RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (HOMBRE)»(/acura/slx/i-1995-1999/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures) table.
- Riding height is not adjustable. If out of specifications, inspect suspension components for damage or wear. Replace components as necessary and recheck.
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Front "Z" | 2.638-3.110 (67-79) |
| Rear "D" | 5.197-6.378 (132-162) |
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (HOMBRE)
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
Note. Rear riding height specifications for Rodeo and Trooper are not available from manufacturer.
Amigo, Rodeo & Trooper
- To measure front riding height, jounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle. Obtain dimension "Z" by subtracting dimension "B" from dimension "A". (Scheme 3) Dimension "Z" is true front riding height.
- Ensure front and rear riding height is within specifications. See «RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (AMIGO»(/acura/slx/i-1995-1999/remont/wheel-alignment/#specifications-procedures), RODEO & TROOPER) table. If front riding height is not within specifications, adjust height control arms by turning adjusting bolts. Rear riding height is not adjustable.
| Application | Front "Z" In. (mm) | Rear "D" In. (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Amigo & Rodeo | 5.079-5.472 (129-139) | (1) |
| Trooper | 5.079 (129) | (1) |
| (1) Information is not available from manufacturer. | ||
| (1) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (AMIGO, RODEO & TROOPER)
Scheme 3
JACKING & HOISTING
Note. Illustrations DO NOT represent exact structure of vehicle frame, underbody, or body outline. Illustrations are given to provide reference point only.
FLOOR JACK
Using a floor jack or hoist, lift vehicle at points indicated by shaded areas on frame. (Scheme 4)and (Scheme 5).
Scheme 4
Scheme 5
EMERGENCY JACKING
When changing front tire, position jack under front crossmember. Position jack under rear axle housing, near wheel, when changing rear tire.
HOIST
See FLOOR JACK.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
Note. Prior to performing wheel alignment procedures, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height difference from front to rear or side to side. Check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items, and remove them, if present. See RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust camber by inserting or removing equal shim thickness from both pivot bolts between upper control arm pivot shaft and frame. (Scheme 6)
Scheme 6
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust caster by inserting or removing shims between upper control arm pivot shaft and frame. (Scheme 6)
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Adjust toe-in by turning tie rod and/or sleeves.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Preferred | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo & Rodeo | ||||
| Camber (1) | 0 | 0.5 To 0.5 | ||
| Caster (1) | 2.5 | 1.75 To 3.25 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | 0 (0) | 0.08 To 0.08 (-2 To 2) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | 0 | 0.16 To 0.16 | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns | (3) | (3) | ||
| Hombre | ||||
| Camber (1) | 0 | 0.5 To 0.5 | ||
| Caster (1) | 2 | 1.5 To 2.5 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | 0.1 (2.5) | 0.05 To 0.15 (1.5 To 4) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | 0.2 | 0.1 To 0.3 | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns | (3) | (3) | ||
| Oasis | ||||
| Camber (1) | 0 | 1 To 1 | ||
| Caster (1) | 3 | 2 To 4 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | 0 | 0.08 To 0.08 (-2 To 2) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | 0 | 0.16 To 0.16 | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | ||||
| Inner | 39 | ***** | ||
| Outer | 30 | ***** | ||
| Trooper | ||||
| Camber (1) | 0 | 0.5 To 0.5 | ||
| Caster (1) | 2.17 | 1.42 To 2.92 | ||
| Toe-In (2) | 0 (0) | 0.08 To 0.08 (-2 To 2) | ||
| Toe-In (1) | 0 | 0.16 To 0.16 | ||
| Toe-Out On Turns (1) | ||||
| Inner | 34 | ***** | ||
| Outer | 32 | ***** | ||
| (1) Measurement is in degrees. (2) Measurement is in inches (mm). (3) Information is not available from manufacturer. | ||||
| (1) | Measurement is in degrees. |
| (2) | Measurement is in inches (mm). |
| (3) | Information is not available from manufacturer. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo, Rodeo & Trooper | ||||
| Tie Rod Lock Nut | 87 (118) | |||
| Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Bolt | 113 (153) | |||
| Wheel Bearing | (1) | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut | ||||
| Amigo & Rodeo | ||||
| Aluminum Wheel | 87 (118) | |||
| Steel Wheel | 66 (90) | |||
| Trooper | 87 (118) | |||
| Hombre | ||||
| Tie Rod Sleeve Lock Nut | 15 (21) | |||
| Upper Control Arm-To-Frame | 55 (75) | |||
| Wheel Bearing | (1) | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut | 96 (130) | |||
| (1) See WHEEL BEARING PRELOAD under ADJUSTMENTS in BRAKE SYSTEM article. | ||||
| (1) | See WHEEL BEARING PRELOAD under ADJUSTMENTS in BRAKE SYSTEM article. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS