ADJUSTMENTS
Note. Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
FRONT WHEEL CAMBER & CASTER ADJUSTMENT
| CAUTION | DO NOT adjust caster by heating or bending suspension components. If caster angle is incorrect, replace component(s) causing incorrect angle. |
- Caster is factory preset and cannot be adjusted. Camber is factory preset, but can be adjusted with a camber service kit. Raise and support vehicle. While holding lower strut attaching bolts stationary, loosen attaching nuts. (Scheme 1) Remove upper attaching nut and bolt. Install camber service kit attaching/adjusting bolt and nut. While holding bolt stationary, lightly tighten nut. Repeat procedure for lower attaching nut and bolt.
- Lower vehicle until vehicle weight is supported by suspension. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle. Rotate new cam bolt to move top of wheel in or out to specified camber. See «ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-52790-S29200514792001011800000). Tighten through-bolt nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-52790-S02240649582001011800000).
Scheme 1
Note. Moving rear of control arm changes caster significantly. Moving front of control arm changes camber significantly.
FRONT WHEEL TOE ADJUSTMENT
Note. Set each front wheel at 1/2 of total toe specification. On vehicles equipped with power steering, set wheel toe position with engine running.
Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp. Loosen tie rod lock nuts. Rotate rods to set toe to specifications. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten tie rod lock nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Adjust steering gear to tie rod boots at tie rod. Remove steering wheel clamp. (Scheme 2)
Scheme 2
REAR WHEEL CAMBER & TOE ADJUSTMENT
Note. Rear wheel alignment is set at the factory. No adjustments procedures are provided by the manufacturer.