ADJUSTMENTS
Note. Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
CASTER
Caster is permanently set at factory and is not adjustable. Caster should be checked however as a possible cause of suspension complaint.
CAMBER
To adjust camber on Festiva (Scheme 1) Camber adjustment on Capri is similar. Instead of 2 strut mount studs, Capri has 4 studs.
Scheme 1
FRONT TOE-IN
Note. (Scheme 2)for toe-in adjustment procedures.
Scheme 2
Festiva
Note. On Festiva, rear toe is not adjustable.
Capri
Rear toe should be adjusted before setting front alignment angles. To adjust rear toe, loosen lock nuts and rotate adjustment link on rear control arms.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)
| Application | Preferred | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camber (1) | |||
| Front | .8 | .05 To 1.55 | |
| Rear | .03 | .78 To .72 | |
| Caster (1) | 1.6 | .85 To 2.35 | |
| Toe-In (1) | |||
| Front | .3 | 0 To .6 | |
| Rear | .3 | 0 To .6 | |
| Toe-In (2) | |||
| Front | .15 (4) | 0 To .3 (0 To 7.5) | |
| Rear | .15 (4) | 0 To .3 (0 To 7.5) | |
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) (1) | 12.36 | N/A | |
| (1) - Measurement in degrees. (2) - Measurement in inches (mm). | |||
| (1) | Measurement in degrees. |
| (2) | Measurement in inches (mm). |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)
| Application | Preferred | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Camber (1) | .67 | .25 To 1.58 |
| Caster (1) | 1.58 | .33 To 1.83 |
| Toe-In (1) | .28 | .04 To .52 |
| Toe-In (2) | .14 (3.5) | .02 To .26 (.5 To 6.5) |
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) (1) | 14.18 | N/A |
| (1) - Measurement in degrees. (2) - Measurement in inches (mm). | ||
| (1) | Measurement in degrees. |
| (2) | Measurement in inches (mm). |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Strut Upper Mounting Nuts | 17-21 (23-29) | |
| Tie Rod Jamb Nut | ||
| Front | 26-30 (35-40) | |
| Rear | 41-47 (55-64) | |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 66-87 (89-118) | |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (CAPRI)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Strut Upper Mounting Nuts | 32-45 (43-61) |
| Tie Rod Jamb Nut | 22-37 (30-50) |
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 66-87 (89-118) |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (FESTIVA)