RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Check riding height with vehicle on level surface and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Remove extra heavy items from passenger and luggage compartments.
Riding height of vehicle should vary less than 1" (25.4 mm) between left and right side. If riding height is not as specified, check, repair or replace suspension components.
JACKING & HOISTING
Note. Underbody illustration is not intended to represent the exact structure of each vehicle's frame, underbody or body outline. Use areas noted in figure as reference points. (Scheme 1)
FRAME & UNDERBODY
Raise vehicle at points shown by shaded areas. (Scheme 1) Indicated points were designed to accept vehicle's jack. Use these points when raising or supporting vehicle with floor jack, hoist or stands. Raise and lower vehicle carefully to prevent damage to outer body shell.
Scheme 1
WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES
Note. On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, ensure systems are functional before adjusting riding height or wheel alignment.
Front Axle
Loosen front and center ball joint-to-control arm nuts. Attach Camber Adjustment Lever (3196) to lower control arm. (Scheme 2) Loosen rear ball joint-to-control arm nut. Adjust camber to specification. Tighten ball joint-to-control arm nuts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 N.m). Recheck camber. Ensure that difference between left and right wheel camber is less than.5 degree.
Scheme 2
Rear Axle
Camber is not adjustable. If camber is not as specified, locate and replace damaged or worn suspension parts.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Front and rear caster are not adjustable. If caster is not as specified, locate and replace damaged or worn suspension parts.
Center and secure steering gear by attaching Centering Tool (3076) to holes in top of steering gear housing. Loosen clamps and lock nuts on BOTH tie rods. Adjust both tie rods until proper setting is reached. Tighten tie rod lock nuts and clamps. Recheck toe adjustment. Remove centering tool.
Toe is not adjustable. If not as specified, locate and replace damaged or worn suspension parts.
Note. Riding height should vary less than 1" (25.4 mm) between left and right side of vehicle.
| Application | Preferred | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | ||||
| Camber (1) | ||||
| Front | .75 | 1.25 To -.25 | ||
| Rear | .50 | .75 To -.25 | ||
| Caster (2) | 2.0 | 1.5 To 2.5 | ||
| Toe-Out (3) | ||||
| Front | .12 (3) | .0 To 23 (0 To 6) | ||
| Rear | .06 (1) | .0 To 16 (0 To 4) | ||
| Toe-Out (1) | ||||
| Front | .24 | .37 To .12 | ||
| Rear | .12 | .0 To 32 | ||
| Front Wheel Drive | ||||
| Camber (1) | ||||
| Front | .75 | 1.25 To -.25 | ||
| Rear | 1.50 | 1.25 To -1.75 | ||
| Caster (2) | 2.0 | 1.75 To 2.25 | ||
| Toe-Out (3) | ||||
| Front & Rear | .12 (3) | .08 To .16 (2 To 4) | ||
| Toe-Out (1) | ||||
| Front & Rear | .24 | .16 To .32 | ||
| (1) Measurements are in degrees. (2) Specifications are not available at time of publication. (3) Measurements are in inches (mm). | ||||
| (1) | Measurements are in degrees. |
| (2) | Specifications are not available at time of publication. |
| (3) | Measurements are in inches (mm). |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts | 48 (65) |
| Lug Nuts | 81 (110) |
| Strut Mounting Bolts | 22 (30) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS