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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Adjustments Oldsmobile Achieva I

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ADJUSTMENTS

Note. While performing following procedures, perform rear wheel alignment first to ensure proper front alignment angles.

CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

To adjust front camber, loosen 2 strut-to-steering knuckle bolts. (Scheme 1) Move top of wheel in or out to obtain correct camber specification. While holding wheel in position, tighten 2 strut-to-steering knuckle bolts. Rear camber is not adjustable. If rear camber is not to specification, repair or replace damaged or worn suspension or body parts.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: CAMBER ADJUSTMENT

CASTER ADJUSTMENT

Caster is not adjustable. If caster is not to specification, check for worn or damaged suspension or body parts. Repair or replace as necessary.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)

Loosen tie rod end lock nut. (Scheme 2) Loosen steering gear dust boot clamp(s) at tie rod end. Turn inner tie rod to obtain correct toe-in. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure steering gear dust boot is straight after adjustment. Tighten dust boot clamp.

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (REAR)

Rear toe-in is not adjustable. If rear toe-in is not to specification, repair or replace worn or damaged components.

ApplicationPreferredRange
Camber (1)
Front00.7 To 0.7
Rear0.250.85 To 0.35
Caster (1) (2)1.450.45 To 2.45
Toe-In (1)
Front00.2 To 0.2
Rear00.35 To 0.35
Toe-In (3)
Front00.1 To 0.1 (-2.5 To 2.5)
Rear00.17 To 0.17 (-4 To 4)
(1) Measurement is in degrees. (2) Left-to-right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2°. (3) Measurement is in inches (mm).
(1)Measurement is in degrees.
(2)Left-to-right caster differential must not exceed 1 1/2°.
(3)Measurement is in inches (mm).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS