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 in this section. For basic wheel alignment theory, refer to the 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.
Rear camber is not adjustable. If rear camber is not as specified, repair or replace worn or damaged components.
Rear toe-in is not adjustable. If rear toe-in is not as specified, repair or replace worn or damaged components.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Loosen nuts on bolts securing lower control arm to crossmember. Attach Turnbuckle Adjuster (J-38658) to crossmember and lower control arm. (Scheme 1) Rotate turnbuckle clockwise to increase caster or counterclockwise to decrease caster. Adjust caster to specification. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove adjuster.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
Loosen nuts on bolts securing lower control arm to crossmember. Attach Adjuster (J-38658) to crossmember and lower control arm. (Scheme 1) Rotate turnbuckle clockwise to increase camber or counterclockwise to decrease camber. Adjust camber to specification. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Remove adjuster.
Scheme 1
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
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 | 0.4 | 0.1 to 0.9 |
| Camber (Degrees) Rear | 0 | 0.6 to 0.6 |
| Caster (Degrees) Front | 4.4 | 3.9 to 4.9 |
| 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) | 101 1/8 | N/A |
| Wheelbase (Millimeters) | 2568 | N/A |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Front Inside Control Arm Mounting Bolt | 66 (89) |
| Front Suspension-To-Frame Bolt | 37 (50) |
| Lateral Link Cam Nut | 140 (190) |
| Rear Inside Control Arm Mounting Bolt | 66 (89) |
| Rear Rod-To-Crossmember Nut | (1) 81 (110) |
| Rear Strut-To-Spindle Attaching Nut | 136 (184) |
| Rear Tie Rod Lock Nut | 46 (62) |
| Spindle Rod Adjusting Cam Nut | 187 (253) |
| Strut Cover Attaching Nut | 17 (23) |
| Strut Mount-To-Strut Tower Nut | 21 (28) |
| Tie Rod End Clamp Bolt | 34 (46) |
| Tie Rod End Lock Nut | 46 (62) |
| Upper Control Arm-To-Frame | 72 (98) |
| Upper Strut-To-Body Bolt | 34 (46) |
| (1) Tighten to specification plus 1/6 turn (60°). | |
| (1) | Tighten to specification plus 1/6 turn (60°). |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS