PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Note. Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Adjust camber by inserting or removing shims between upper control arm pivot shaft and frame. (Scheme 3)
Scheme 3
Amigo & Pickup
On Amigo & 4WD Pickup, adjust caster by inserting or removing adjust caster on 2WD Pickup, adjust length of strut rod by turning lock nuts. (Scheme 4)
Scheme 4
Rodeo & Trooper
Adjust caster by inserting or removing shims between upper control arm pivot shaft and frame. (Scheme 5)
Scheme 5
Amigo, Pickup, Rodeo & Trooper
Adjust front toe-in by turning tie rod sleeves.
AMIGO
| Application | Preferred | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 | 1/2 To 1 1/2 | |
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 1/2 | 1 3/4 To 3 1/4 | |
| Toe-In (In. (mm)) | 3/32 ((2.5) | 0 To 3/16 (0 To 5) | |
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/16 | 0 To 3/8 | |
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||
| Inner | (1) | N/A | |
| Outer | (1) | N/A | |
| (1) Not specified. | |||
| (1) | Not specified. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (AMIGO)
PICKUP
| Application | Preferred | Range | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Short Bed | ||||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 | 1/2 To 1 1/2 | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | 1 15/16 | 1 13/16 To 2 11/16 | ||
| Toe-In (In. (mm)) | 3/32 (2.5) | 0 To 3/16 (0 To 5) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/16 | 0 To 3/8 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||
| Inner | 35 | N/A | ||
| Outer | 33 | N/A | ||
| 4WD Short Bed | ||||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 | 1/2 To 1 1/2 | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | 1 15/16 | 1 3/16 To 2 11/16 | ||
| Toe-In (In. (mm)) | 3/32 (2.5) | 0 To 3/16 (0 To 5) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/16 | 0 To 3/8 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||
| Inner | (1) 37 | N/A | ||
| Outer | (1) 33 | N/A | ||
| 2WD Long Bed | ||||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 | 1/2 To 1 1/2 | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | 1 13/16 | 1 1/16 To 2 9/16 | ||
| Toe-In (In. (mm)) | 3/32 (2.5) | 0 To 3/16 (0 To 5) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/16 | 0 To 3/8 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||
| Inner | (1) 37 | N/A | ||
| Outer | (1) 33 | N/A | ||
| 4WD Long Bed | ||||
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 | 1/2 To 1 1/2 | ||
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 3/16 | 1 7/16 To 2 15/16 | ||
| Toe-In (In. (mm)) | 3/32 (2.5) | 0 To 3/16 (0 To 5) | ||
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/16 | 0 To 3/8 | ||
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | ||||
| Inner | (1) 35 | N/A | ||
| Outer | (1) 33 | N/A | ||
| (1) With 10.5R tires, 32 degrees inner, 29 degrees outer. | ||||
| (1) | With 10.5R tires, 32 degrees inner, 29 degrees outer. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (PICKUP)
RODEO
| Application | Preferred | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 | 1/2 To 1 1/2 | |
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 11/32 | 1 19/32 To 3 3/32 | |
| Toe-In (In. (mm)) | 3/32 (2.5) | 0 To 5/32 (0 To 4) | |
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 3/16 | 0 To 5/16 | |
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||
| Inner | (1) | N/A | |
| Outer | (1) | N/A | |
| (1) Not specified. | |||
| (1) | Not specified. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (RODEO)
TROOPER
| Application | Preferred | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber (Degrees) | 1/2 | 0 To 1 | |
| Caster (Degrees) | 2 1/2 | 2 To 3 | |
| Toe-In (In. (mm)) | 1/16 (1.5) | 0 To 1/8 (0 To 3) | |
| Toe-In (Degrees) | 1/8 | 0 To 1/4 | |
| Toe-Out on Turns (Degrees) | |||
| Inner | (1) | N/A | |
| Outer | (1) | N/A | |
| (1) Not specified. | |||
| (1) | Not specified. |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (TROOPER)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Control Arm Pivot Shaft Bolt (1) | ||
| 2WD Pickup | 69-91 (93-123) | |
| Amigo & 4WD Pickup | 112 (152) | |
| Rodeo | 112 (152) | |
| Trooper | 112 (152) | |
| Lateral Link Lock Nut | 65 (88) | |
| Strut Bar Lock Nut | 85-103 (115-140) | |
| Tie Rod Lock Nuts | ||
| Amigo & Pickup | 72 (98) | |
| Rodeo | 87 (118) | |
| Trooper | 72-101 (98-137) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | ||
| Aluminum Wheel | 87 (118) | |
| Steel Wheel | 66 (89) | |
| (1) With threads oiled. | ||
| (1) | With threads oiled. |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS