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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures Geo Prizm pre-I

Wheel Alignment 5 illustrations ~529 words

PRIZM & PRIZM GSI

  1. Rear camber cannot be adjusted. If camber is not within specification, check for damaged, loose, bent, dented or worn suspension parts. See appropriate table under «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/geo/prizm/pre-i-1989-1991/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures). To adjust front camber, loosen upper and lower strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts.
  2. Rotate adjusting bolt to adjust camber. (Scheme 6) Adjust camber to specification. See appropriate table under «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/geo/prizm/pre-i-1989-1991/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures). Tighten upper and lower strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/geo/prizm/pre-i-1989-1991/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures).

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

METRO, STORM, STORM GSI & TRACKER

Note. To prevent incorrect camber reading, bounce vehicle several times before inspecting.

Front and rear camber cannot be adjusted. If camber is not within specification, check for damaged, loose, bent, dented or worn suspension parts. See appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Front and rear caster cannot be adjusted. If caster is not within specification, check for damaged, loose, bent, dented or worn suspension parts. See appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS .

METRO

Adjust front wheel toe-in by changing tie rod length. Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts. Turn right and left tie rods by the same amount to adjust toe-in to specification. See appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. Right and left tie rod length "A" should be the same. (Scheme 7) Tighten tie rod end nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

PRISM, PRISM GSI, STORM, STORM GSI & TRACKER

  1. Adjust front wheel toe-in by changing tie rod length. Loosen both clamps (small end) and slide from boot (except Tracker). Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts.
  2. Turn right and left tie rods by same amount to adjust toe-in to specification. See appropriate table under «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/geo/prizm/pre-i-1989-1991/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures) . Tighten tie rod end nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/geo/prizm/pre-i-1989-1991/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures) .

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
  1. Adjust rear wheel toe-in by rotating control rod inside bolt. (Scheme 8) Loosen right and left control rod inside nuts. Turn right and left control rod inside bolts by same amount to align toe-in to specification. See appropriate table under «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(/geo/prizm/pre-i-1989-1991/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures).
  2. After adjustment, tighten right and left control rod inside nuts to specification while holding control rod inside bolts. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/geo/prizm/pre-i-1989-1991/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures).

Scheme 8

Scheme 8

Adjust toe-in by rotating adjusting bolt on lower control arm. (Scheme 9) Loosen nut and rotate adjusting bolt to adjust toe-in. See appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten adjusting bolt nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: PRIZM & PRIZM GSI

STORM & STORM GSI

Adjust toe-in by changing lateral link length. Loosen right and left lateral link lock nuts. (Scheme 10) Turn right and left lateral links evenly and set toe-in to specification. See appropriate table under WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten lateral link lock nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: STORM & STORM GSI
ApplicationFraction °Decimal °
Camber
Front0 ± 10 ± 1.0
Rear0 ± 10 ± 1.0
Caster
Front3 ± 23.0 ± 2.0
Rear3 ± 23.0 ± 2.0
Toe-In
Front5/64 ± 1/16.079 ± .062
Rear5/64 ± 1/16.079 ± .062
Toe-Out on Turns
Inner38N/A
Outer32N/A
(1) Caster and camber are not adjustable.
(1)Caster and camber are not adjustable.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (METRO) (1)

ApplicationFraction °Decimal °
Camber
Front1/8 ± 5/8.12 ± .62
Rear9/16 ± 5/8.56 ± .62
Caster
Front1 5/16 ± 5/81.31 ± 0.62
Rear1 5/16 ± 5/81.31 ± 0.62
Toe-In
Front1/32 ± 1/32.03 ± .03
Rear1/8 ± 1/32.12 ± .03
(1) Front camber is adjustable. Front caster and rear caster and camber are not adjustable.
(1)Front camber is adjustable. Front caster and rear caster and camber are not adjustable.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (PRIZM) (1)

ApplicationFraction °Decimal °
Camber
Front (A/T)3/16 ± 5/8.18 ± .62
Front (M/T)1/4 ± 5/8.25 ± .62
Rear (A/T)11/16 ± 5/8.68 ± .62
Rear (M/T)11/16 ± 5/8.68 ± .62
Caster
Front (A/T)7/16 ± 5/81.43 ± 0.62
Front (M/T)5/16 ± 5/81.31 ± 0.62
Rear (A/T)7/16 ± 5/81.43 ± 0.62
Rear (M/T)5/16 ± 5/81.31 ± 0.62
Toe-In
Front1/2 ± 1/32.03 ± .03
Rear1/8 ± 1/32.12 ± .03
(1) Front camber is adjustable. Front caster and rear caster and camber are not adjustable.
(1)Front camber is adjustable. Front caster and rear caster and camber are not adjustable.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (PRIZM GSI) (1)

ApplicationFraction °Decimal °
Camber
Front1/2 ± 3/4.50 ± .75
Rear1/2 ± 3/4.50 ± .75
Caster
Front3 ± 13.0 ± 1.0
Rear3 ± 13.0 ± 1.0
Toe-In
Front0 ± 1/320 ± .03
Rear5/32 ± 1/32.16 ± .03
(1) Caster and camber are not adjustable.
(1)Caster and camber are not adjustable.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (STORM & STORM GSI) (1)

ApplicationFraction °Decimal °
Camber
Front1/2 ± 1.50 ± 1.0
Caster
Front1 1/2 ± 11.50 ± 1.0
Toe-In
Front5/32 ± 5/64.16 ± .08
Toe-Out on Turns
Inner32 1/232.5
Outer30 1/232.5
(1) Caster and camber are not adjustable.
(1)Caster and camber are not adjustable.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (TRACKER) (1)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (METRO)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Control Rod Inside Nuts51-65 (69-88)
Tie Rod End Lock Nuts25-39 (34-53)
Wheel Lug Nuts44 (60)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (METRO)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PRIZM & PRIZM GSI)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Rear Lower Control Arm Adjusting Bolt Nut64 (87)
Strut-to-Knuckle Nuts & Bolts105 (142)
Tie Rod End Lock Nuts41 (56)
Wheel Lug Nuts76 (103)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (PRIZM & PRIZM GSI)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (STORM & STORM GSI)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Lateral Link Lock Nuts65 (88)
Tie Rod End Lock Nuts46 (62)
Wheel Lug Nuts76 (103)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (STORM & STORM GSI)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (TRACKER)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Tie Rod End Lock Nuts48 (65)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (TRACKER)