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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures - Dakota: Other Dodge Dakota Sport

Wheel Alignment ~130 words

2WD Models

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.

4WD Models

Center steering wheel and hold with steering wheel clamp. Loosen tie rod adjustment sleeve clamp bolts. Rotate adjustment sleeve to align toe to specifications. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS . Position sleeve clamps on underside of sleeve so clamp ends are not over sleeve slot, and tighten adjustment sleeve clamp bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Remove steering wheel clamp.

ApplicationPreferredRange
Camber (Degrees) Front0.50 to 1
Camber (Degrees) RearN/AN/A
Caster (Degrees) Front1.50.5 to 2.5
Caster (Degrees) RearN/AN/A
Toe-In (Inches) Front0.130.08 to 0.18
Toe-In (Inches) RearN/AN/A
Toe-In (Millimeters) Front3.52 to 4.5
Toe-In (Millimeters) RearN/AN/A
Toe-In (Degrees) Front0.250.15 to 0.35
Toe-In (Degrees) RearN/AN/A
Wheelbase (Inches - Club Cab)N/A112
Wheelbase (Millimeters - Club Cab)N/A2845
Wheelbase (Inches - Long Bed)N/A124
Wheelbase (Millimeters - Long Bed)N/A3147
Wheelbase (Inches - Short Bed)N/A131
Wheelbase (Millimeters - Short Bed)N/A3325

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Front Suspension (2WD)
Lower Ball Stud Nut135 (183)
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolt
Front Nut130 (176)
Rear Nut80 (108)
Shock Absorber
Lower Bolt17 (23)
Upper Nut25 (34)
Upper Ball Stud Nut105 (142)
Upper Control Arm Pivot Bar Nut155 (210)
Rear Suspension (2WD)
Shock Absorber Nut60 (81)
U-Bolt Nuts65 (88)
Wheel Lug Nuts85 (115)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (2WD)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Front Suspension (4WD)
Lower Ball Stud Nut120 (163)
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolt
Front Nut80 (108)
Rear Nut130 (176)
Shock Absorber
Lower Bolt100 (136)
Upper Nut25 (34)
Upper Ball Stud Nut105 (142)
Upper Control Arm Pivot Bar Nut155 (210)
Rear Suspension (4WD)
Shock Absorber Nut60 (81)
U-Bolt Nuts110 (149)
Wheel Lug Nuts85 (115)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (4WD)