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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Adjustments Geo Tracker I

Wheel Alignment 1 illustration ~164 words

ADJUSTMENTS

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

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

Note. Strut-to-knuckle mounting bolt holes may be slightly enlarged to attain some camber adjustment.

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

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 ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

  1. Adjust front wheel toe-in by changing tie rod length. Loosen rack boot clamps (small end). Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts.
  2. Turn right and left tie rods same amount to adjust toe-in to specification. See «ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-52885-S21299723592001011800000) table. Tighten tie rod end nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-52885-S13703241062001011800000) . Dimension "A" should be the same on left and right tie rods.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
ApplicationPreferredRange
Camber (Front) (1) (2)0.50.5 To 1.5
Caster (Front) (1) (2)1.50.5 To 2.5
Toe-In (Front) (2)0.320.16 To 0.48
Toe-In (Front) (3)0.16 (4.0)0.08 To 0.24 (2.0 To 6.0)
Toe-Out On Turns (2)
Inner32.5N/A
Outer30.5N/A
(1) Caster and camber are not adjustable. (2) Measurement in degrees. (3) Measurement in inches (mm).
(1)Caster and camber are not adjustable.
(2)Measurement in degrees.
(3)Measurement in inches (mm).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS