ADJUSTMENTS
Note. Before performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See PRE-ALIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY/OPERATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
Top mounting stud bolts on front struts are offset. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove strut mounting block nuts. Push mounting block downward and turn clockwise appropriate number of holes to change camber/caster to specification.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
| CAUTION | DO NOT hold tension struts near bend when loosening or tightening lock nuts. |
See CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT) .
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
Ensure steering wheel is centered. Loosen tie rod end adjusting sleeve clamp bolts or lock nuts. Turn adjusting sleeve or tie rod to adjust toe-in. Tighten tie rod end adjusting sleeve clamp bolt or lock nut.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (REAR)
Toe adjustment is performed on right side of vehicle only. Loosen lateral link lock nuts. (Scheme 2) Turn lateral link adjustment link to adjust toe-in. After adjustment is made, tighten both lock nuts.
Scheme 2
| Application | Preferred | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Camber (Degrees) Front | 0.08 | 0.83 to 0.67 |
| Camber (Degrees) Rear | 0.33 | 1.08 to 0.42 |
| Caster (Degrees) Front | 1.92 | 1 to 2.84 |
| Caster (Degrees) Rear | N/A | N/A |
| Toe-In (Inches) Front | 0.08 | 0.04 to 0.2 |
| Toe-In (Inches) Rear | 0.08 | 0.04 to 0.2 |
| Toe-In (Millimeters) Front | 2 | 1 to 5 |
| Toe-In (Millimeters) Rear | 2 | 1 to 5 |
| Toe-In (Degrees) Front | 0.2 | 0.1 to 0.5 |
| Toe-In (Degrees) Rear | 0.2 | 0.1 to 0.5 |
| Toe-Out On Turns (Inner-Front) | 40° | N/A |
| Toe-Out On Turns (Outer-Front) | 33° | N/A |
| Steering Axis Inclination (SAI) (Front) | 12° | N/A |
| Wheelbase (Inches) | 98 7/16 | N/A |
| Wheelbase (Millimeters) | 2500 | N/A |
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS