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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures Dodge Shadow I

Wheel Alignment 2 illustrations ~201 words

Dynasty, Imperial, New Yorker, Shadow & Sundance

Loosen lower strut attaching bolts enough to allow for adjustment. Pull out or push in top of tire until correct camber is obtained. Tighten attaching bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. (Scheme 1)

Laser, Monaco, Premier & Talon

Camber is factory pre-set and cannot be adjusted. If camber within specification, replace or repair bent or broken parts as necessary.

All Others

Loosen lower strut attaching/adjusting cam bolts. Turn cam bolts to obtain correct camber. Tighten attaching bolts to specification. (Scheme 1)

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: All Others
Scheme 1: All Others

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Caster is factory set and cannot be adjusted. If caster is not to specification, replace or repair damaged, bent or broken parts as necessary.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

With steering wheel centered, loosen tie rod end lock nuts. While holding steering rod dust boots stationary, rotate tie rods to obtain specified toe-in. (Scheme 2) Tighten Lock nuts to specification.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
Scheme 2: TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

HORIZON & OMNI

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees)
Front1/4 +/- 1/2(.25 +/- .50)
Rear3/4 +/- 1/2(-.75 +/- .50)
Caster (Degrees) (1)1 13/32 +/- 3/32(1.40 +/- .10)
Toe-in (Inches)
Front5/32 +/- 3/64(.15 +/- .05)
Rear19/64 +/- 3/32(.30 +/- .10)
Toe-in (Degrees)
Front19/64 +/- 3/32(.30 +/- .10)
Rear19/32 +/- 13/64(.60 +/- .20)
(1) Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).
(1)Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (HORIZON & OMNI)

LASER & TALON

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees)
1.8L 2WD1/4 +/- 1/2(.25 +/- .50)
2.0L 2WD5/64 +/- 1/2(.08 +/- .50)
2.0L 4WD5/32 +/- 1/2(.16 +/- .50)
Caster (Degrees) (1)
1.8L 2WD2 19/64 +/- 1/2(2.3 +/- .50)
2.0L 2WD2 13/32 +/- 1/2(2.4 +/- .50)
2.0L 4WD2 19/64 +/- 1/2(2.3 +/- .50)
Toe-in (Inches)0 +/- 1/16(0 +/- .06)
Toe-in (Degrees)0 +/- 1/8(0 +/- .13)
(1) Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).
(1)Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (LASER & TALON)

MONACO & PREMIER

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees)19/64 +/- 1/4(-.30 +/- .25)
Caster (Degrees) (1)2 +/- 1/2(2.0 +/- .50)
Toe-in (Inches)0 +/- 5/64(0 +/- .08)
Toe-in (Degrees)0 +/- 5/32(0 +/- .16)
(1) Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).
(1)Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (MONACO & PREMIER)

ALL OTHER MODELS

ApplicationFractionDecimal
Camber (Degrees)
Front
Fifth Avenue & Imperial w/Air Suspension3/32 +/- 13/32(.10 +/- .40)
All Others w/Air Suspension1/4 +/- 1/2(.25 +/- .50)
Rear1/2 +/- 51/64(-.50 +/- .80)
Caster (Degrees) (1)
Fifth Avenue & Imperial w/Air Suspension1 13/32 +/- 3/32(1.40 +/- .10)
All Others w/Air Suspension1 19/64 +/- 13/64(1.30 +/- .20)
Toe-in (Inches)
Front5/32 +/- 3/64(.15 +/- .05)
Rear0 +/- 19/64(0 +/- .30)
Toe-in (Degrees)
Front19/64 +/- 3/2(.30 +/- .10)
(1) Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).
(1)Left to right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2° (1.5°).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (ALL OTHER MODELS)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Lower Strut Attaching Bolt
Horizon & Omni(1) 45 (61)
Laser & Talon80-101 (110-140)
Monaco & Premier123 (167)
All Others(1) 75 (102)
Tie Rod End Lock Nut75 (102)
Wheel Lug Nut
Monaco & Premier75 (102)
All Others95 (129)
(1) Tighten to specification plus 1/4 turn.
(1)Tighten to specification plus 1/4 turn.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

See also:
• TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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