PRE-ALIGNMENT INFORMATION
Note. Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See the PRE-ALIGNMENT CHECKS article. For basic wheel alignment theory, refer to the appropriate WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
ORDER OF ALIGNMENT
To ensure accurate alignment, align wheels in the following order
- Rear Camber
- Rear Toe-In
- Front Caster
- Front Camber
- Front Toe-In
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (REAR)
Rear camber is not adjustable. If rear camber is not as specified, repair or replace worn or damaged components.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (REAR)
Rear toe-in is not adjustable. If rear toe-in is not as specified, repair or replace worn or damaged components.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Caster is not adjustable. If caster is not as specified, check for worn or damaged suspension or body parts. Repair or replace as necessary.
"A" Body
Loosen nuts on 2 bolts securing strut to steering knuckle. (Scheme 1) Move top of wheel inward or outward as necessary until camber is as specified. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Scheme 1
Loosen tie rod end lock nut. (Scheme 2) Loosen clamp securing dust boot to inner tie rod. Rotate inner tie rod until toe-in is as specified. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure steering gear dust boot is straight after adjustment. Tighten dust boot clamp.
Scheme 2
| Application | Preferred | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Camber (Degrees) Front | 0 | 0.5 to 0.5 |
| Camber (Degrees) Rear | 0 | 0.3 to 0.3 |
| Caster (Degrees) Front | 0 | 0.7 to 2.7 |
| Caster (Degrees) Rear | N/A | N/A |
| Toe-In (Inches) Front | 0 | 0.1 to 0.1 |
| Toe-In (Inches) Rear | 0 | 0.15 to 0.15 |
| Toe-In (Millimeters) Front | 0 | 2.5 to 2.5 |
| Toe-In (Millimeters) Rear | 0 | 4 to 4 |
| Toe-In (Degrees) Front | 0 | 0.2 to 0.2 |
| Toe-In (Degrees) Rear | 0 | 0.3 to 0.3 |
| Wheelbase (Inches) | 104.9 | N/A |
| Wheelbase (Millimeters) | 2664 | N/A |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Joint-to-Control Arm Mount Bolt/Nut | 50 (68) | |
| Ball Joint-to-Knuckle Pinch Bolt | 40 (54) | |
| Brake Caliper Mount Bolt | 38 (52) | |
| Control Arm-to-Bracket (Rear) Nut | 78 (103) | |
| Control Arm-to-Underbody (Rear Bolt) | 28 (38) | |
| Control Arm-to-Crossmember Pivot Bolt (Front) | 66 (90) | |
| Hub & Bearing Retainer Bolt | ||
| With Heavy Duty Power Brakes | 70 (95) | |
| All Others | 63 (85) | |
| Hub & Bearing Assembly-to-Rear Axle Bolt | 45 (61) | |
| Hub-to-Drive Axle Nut | (1) 192 (260) | |
| Shock Absorber (Rear) | ||
| Lower End Nut | 43 (58) | |
| Upper End Nut | 16 (22) | |
| Stabilizer Bar | ||
| Bar-to-Control Arm Clamp Nut | 33 (45) | |
| Bar-to-Crossmember Mount Bolt | 41 (55) | |
| Strut Damper Assembly | ||
| Piston Rod Top Nut | 65 (85) | |
| Strut-to-Knuckle Mounting Bolts | 140 (190) | |
| Strut-to-Upper Body Mount Nut | 18 (24) | |
| Tie Rod End-to-Knuckle Mount Nut | (2) 41 (56) | |
| Track Bar-to-Axle Nut | 44 (60) | |
| Track Bar-to-Frame Nut | 34 (46) | |
| Wheel Lug Nut | 100 (136) | |
| (1) Tighten to 74 ft. lbs. (101 N.m) during initial assembly. After installing wheels and lowering vehicle to ground, tighten nut to final torque. (2) May be tightened to 52 ft. lbs. (71 N.m) to align cotter pin hole. | ||
| (1) | Tighten to 74 ft. lbs. (101 N.m) during initial assembly. After installing wheels and lowering vehicle to ground, tighten nut to final torque. |
| (2) | May be tightened to 52 ft. lbs. (71 N.m) to align cotter pin hole. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS