Suspension System: Other Chrysler Crossfire I

STEERING AXIS INCLINATION ANGLE

Is measured in degrees and is the angle that the steering knuckles are tilted. The inclination angle has a fixed relationship with the camber angle. It will not change except when a spindle or ball stud is damaged or bent. The angle is not adjustable, damaged component(s) must be replaced to correct the steering axis inclination angle.

CHECKING

1. Observe the general information on chassis alignment check. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
2. Check the vehicle level at the front and rear axles. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
3. Check the vehicle level at the front and rear axles with an electronic inclinometer and adjust if necessary. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
4. Check the camber and assign to tabular value. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATIONS)»(ref-250622-S04170300212007031500000) . NOTE: Measure with the wheels turned to 20°.
5. Check the caster and assign to tabular value. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATIONS)»(ref-250622-S04170300212007031500000) .

ADJUSTING

Note. Vehicles are delivered from the factory with preset caster, camber, and toe settings. When aligning a vehicle with factory settings, Eccentric Repair Bolts must be installed in order to adjust caster or camber. Toe is the only adjustment that can be made without installing the Eccentric Repair Bolts.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Cover all the attached parts remaining in the vehicle. (area to be repaired) WARNING: RISK OF INJURY WITH TRAPPED OR CRUSHED FINGERS WHEN WORKING ON SPRINGS OR SPRING-LOADED COMPONENTS. CAUTION: Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally shield off hazardous area if necessary. CAUTION: Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. NOTE: Inspect for prior installation of the eccentric repair bolt.
3. For camber, compress the front spring (1). «(Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SPRING - REMOVAL)»(ref-250622-S06598416232007031500000) .
4. Install the repair bolt (2). Screw on the nut from the repair kit as far as it will go, but do not tighten it so that the rubber mount on the wishbone can turn when the suspension is compressed and rebounded.
5. Release the front spring (1).
6. Lower the vehicle and settle the suspension by pulling and pushing firmly several times. NOTE: Inspect for prior installation of the eccentric repair bolt.
7. For caster, compress the front spring (2). «(Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/SPRING - REMOVAL)»(ref-250622-S06598416232007031500000) .
8. Install the repair bolt (1). Screw on the nut from the repair kit as far as it will go, but do not tighten it so that the rubber mount on the wishbone can turn when the suspension is compressed and rebounded.
9. Release the front spring (2).
10. Lower the vehicle and settle the suspension by pulling and pushing firmly several times. NOTE: The vehicle level must correlate with the dimension established on the initial measurement.
11. Recheck the vehicle level at the front axle after adjusting the camber and caster. Vehicle level at the front axle. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) . With an electronic inclinometer. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) . NOTE: After repairing, the adjusting screw must not be turned by the shims, and must be countered when tightening the hexagon nut.
12. Tighten the nut from the repair kit to 120 N.m (88 ft. lbs.)
13. Adjust the rear axle toe. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
14. Adjust the front axle toe. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CHECKING AND ADJUSTING FRONT TOE-IN

1. Set the steering wheel in the center position. NOTE: The steering gear is in the center position when the separating joint of the steering coupling and the marking notch on the steering gear are above each other. Offset the steering wheel by a maximum of one tooth, if necessary.
2. Check the center position of the steering gear and steering wheel. NOTE: The flexible mount of the control arms results in a correspondingly large toe-in value which reduces to the correct dimension in the ready-to-drive condition
3. Install a steering wheel spreader on the inside of the steering wheel in the forward direction of travel. NOTE: After adjusting toe-in, check rubber boot on inner joint for twisting.
4. Adjust the toe-in by rotating the tie rods. Tighten the lock nut to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.). Negative Toe (Toe Out) 1 > 2. Positive Toe (Toe In) 1 < 2.

Scheme 76

1. Check and adjust the toe-in at the front axle. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
2. Check the toe-out on turns. To check steering geometry measure toe-out on turns. This is the difference in the wheel angle between the wheel on the outside of a curve and the wheel on the inside of a curve when the wheel on the inside of the curve is turned 20°. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) . Toe-in not adjusted with steering gear in straight ahead position resulting in unequal tie rod lengths. Steering knuckle, steering column or steering intermediate arm bent. On vehicles involved in an accident excessive deviations in the front end (longitudinal frame member, frame cross member, wheelhouse, or the cowl/dash panel) which have a negative effect on the adjustment range for camber and caster which can result in greater differences in the toe-out on turns between left and right.

Scheme 77

1. Check the vehicle level at the front and rear axles and adjust if necessary. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
2. Check the vehicle level at the front and rear axles with an electronic inclinometer and adjust if necessary. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
3. Check the rear axle camber. (POS+) = Positive Camber, (NEG-) = Negative Camber. The camber on the rear axle is not adjustable. If substantial deviations in the rear axle camber are found, the cause may be one of the following: «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - SPECIFICATIONS)»(ref-250622-S04170300212007031500000) . Too great a difference in the vehicle level between the right and left-hand sides of vehicle. Camber strut bent. Accident damage to the frame floor. Level differences at the mounting points for the rear axle carrier between the left and right sides of the body. Experience shows that bending caused by an accident also has an effect on the toe.

Scheme 78

1. Check the vehicle level at the front and rear axles and adjust if necessary. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
2. Check the vehicle level at the front and rear axles with an electronic inclinometer and adjust if necessary. «(Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)»(ref-250622-S06448814382007031500000) .
3. Adjust the toe with the cam bolt on the mounting of the left and right tie rod on rear axle carrier.