WARNING
| WARNING | Chrysler does not manufacture any vehicles or replacement parts that contain asbestos. Aftermarket products may or may not contain asbestos. Refer to aftermarket product packaging for product information. Whether the product contains asbestos or not, dust and dirt can accumulate on brake parts during normal use. Follow practices prescribed by appropriate regulations for the handling, processing and disposing of dust and debris. |
| WARNING | Do not remove the strut rod nut while strut assembly is installed in vehicle, or before the coil spring is compressed with a compression tool. The spring is held under high pressure. |
| CAUTION | At no time when servicing a vehicle can a sheet metal screw, bolt, or other metal fastener be installed in the shock tower to take the place of an original plastic clip. It may come into contact with the strut or coil spring. |
| CAUTION | Wheel bearing damage will result if after loosening the axle hub nut, the vehicle is rolled on the ground or the weight of the vehicle is allowed to be supported by the tires for any length of time. |
CURB HEIGHT MEASUREMENT
The wheel alignment is to be checked and all alignment adjustments made with the vehicle at its required curb height specification.
Vehicle height is to be checked with the vehicle on a flat, level surface, preferably a vehicle alignment rack. The tires are to be inflated to the recommended pressure. All tires are to be the same size as standard equipment. Vehicle height is checked with the fuel tank full of fuel, and no passenger or luggage compartment load.
Vehicle height is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within specifications, inspect the vehicle for bent or weak suspension components. Compare the parts tag on the suspect coil spring(s) to the parts book and the vehicle sales code, checking for a match. Once removed from the vehicle, compare the coil spring height to a correct new or known good coil spring. The heights should vary if the suspect spring is weak.
Note. Prior to reading the curb height measurement, the front and rear of the vehicle must be jounced to settle the suspension. Induce jounce by pushing down on the center of the bumper (fascia), using care not to damage the vehicle, moving the vehicle up and down, gradually increasing the suspension travel with each stroke. Release the bumper at the bottom of each stroke, repeating this action several times. Perform this to both front and rear suspensions an equal amount of times.
Measure curb height as follows
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- Jounce the vehicle and refer to above note. NOTE: On some vehicles it may be necessary to remove an engine belly pan in order to gain access to the lower control arm pivot bolt.
- FRONT - On each side of the vehicle, measure the distance (1) from the center of the lower control arm rear (vertical) pivot bolt head to the floor or alignment rack/lift runway surface. It may be necessary to measure to the bottom of a straight edge placed from lift runway to runway to get an accurate measurement.
- FRONT - Measure and record the distance (3) from the center of the spindle to the same surface or straight edge used to measure from the vertical pivot bolt.
- Subtract the pivot bolt height (1) from the spindle height (3) to obtain the curb height value (2). Compare the curb height value (2) to specifications listed in the following CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS chart. Maximum left-to-right differential is not to exceed 12 mm (0.5 in.).
- REAR - On each side of the vehicle, measure and record the distance (1) from the center of the rear control arm front mounting bolt to the floor or alignment rack/lift runway surface. It may be necessary to measure to the bottom of a straight edge placed from lift runway to runway, to get an accurate measurement.
- REAR - On each side of the vehicle, measure and record the distance (3) from the center of the rear spindle to the same surface that was used to measure to below the bolt in the previous step.
- REAR - Subtract the mounting bolt height (1) from the spindle height (3) to obtain the curb height value (2). Compare the curb height value (2) to specifications listed in the following CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS chart. Maximum left-to-right differential is not to exceed 12 mm (0.5 in.).
- If curb height is found to be out of specification and there is no sign of excessive body damage, curb height can be changed by replacing the applicable spring with a spring offering a different check load. Refer to «STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL»(ref-646210-S03500390772014072800000) .
| MODEL | FRONT | REAR |
|---|---|---|
| STANDARD | 157.2 mm ± 12 mm | 24.3 mm ± 12 mm |
| 6.19 in. ± 0.47 in. | 0.96in. ± 0.47 in. | |
| ECO | 164.4 mm ± 12 mm | 17.5 mm ± 12 mm |
| 6.47 in. ± 0.47 in. | 0.69 in. ± 0.47 in. | |
| R/T | 164.4 mm ± 12 mm | 17.5mm ± 12 mm |
| 6.47 in. ± 0.47 in. | 0.69 in. ± 0.47 in. |
CURB HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
REAR CAMBER
| CAUTION | Do not attempt to adjust the vehicle's wheel alignment by heating or bending any of the suspension components. |
The rear lower control arm front mounting locations are slotted to adjust caster and camber. The lower mounting bolt and nut on the lower transversal links feature a cam feature and the mounting location to the lower control arm is slotted to adjust rear camber.
FRONT CAMBER AND CASTER
Front camber and caster settings on this vehicle are determined at the time the vehicle is designed, by the location of the vehicle's suspension components. This is referred to as Net Build. The result is no required adjustment of camber and caster after the vehicle is built or when servicing the suspension components. Thus, when performing a wheel alignment, caster and camber are not normally considered adjustable angles but some adjustment can be made. Camber and caster should be checked to ensure they meet vehicle specifications. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SPECIFICATIONS .
If individual front camber or caster is found not to meet alignment specifications, the only adjustment available is shifting the front crossmember.
| CAUTION | Do not attempt to adjust the vehicle's wheel alignment by heating or bending any of the suspension components. |
TOE
Note. When setting toe, make sure to set rear toe to the preferred specifications before setting front toe to the preferred specifications
- Center the steering wheel and lock it in place using a steering wheel clamp.
REAR TOE
Note. Perform the following at each rear wheel as necessary.
- While holding the cam bolt head stationary, loosen the toe link mounting cam bolt nut.
- Rotate the cam bolt head left or right until the rear wheel toe for that rear wheel is set to the preferred specification. Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-646210-S08842661652014072800000) .
- While holding the cam bolt head stationary, tighten the toe link mounting cam bolt nut to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).
FRONT TOE
Note. Perform the following at each front wheel as necessary.
| CAUTION | Do not twist the inner tie rod-to-steering gear boot (bellows) while turning the inner tie rod during front toe adjustment. It may be necessary to remove the clamp where the boot meets the inner tie rod. |
- Loosen the tie rod adjusting jam nut. Grasp the inner tie rod and rotate it one way or the other until the front wheel toe is set to the preferred specification. Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-646210-S08842661652014072800000) .
- Tighten the tie rod adjusting jam nut to 80 N.m (59 ft. lbs.).
- Make sure the inner tie rod-to-steering gear boot is not twisted. If removed, reinstall the clamp where the boot meets the inner tie rod.
- Remove the steering wheel clamp.
- Remove the alignment equipment.
- Perform the Clear Steering Pull Compensation Procedure. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-646218-S03118346022014072800000) .
- Road test the vehicle to verify the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle does not pull or wander.