RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Check riding height with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Tire inflation specification can be found on door pillar, side wall of tire, sun visor or glove box. Bounce vehicle several times and allow suspension to settle.
Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or side to side. Remove extra heavy items from passenger and luggage compartments. If riding height is not within specifications, check, repair or replace suspension components. See RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table.
ORDER OF ALIGNMENT
Note. To ensure accurate alignment, align wheels in the following order: Rear camber Rear toe-in Front caster Front camber Front toe-in
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (REAR)
Rear camber is not adjustable. If rear camber is not as specified, repair or replace worn or damaged components.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (REAR)
Rear toe-in is not adjustable. If rear toe-in is not as specified, repair or replace worn or damaged components.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Caster is not adjustable. If caster is not as specified, check for worn or damaged suspension or body parts. Repair or replace as necessary.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
- Remove nuts and bolts securing strut to steering knuckle. (Scheme 2) If lower bolt hole has been elongated, go to step 3). (Scheme 3)and (Scheme 4). If lower bolt hole has NOT been elongated, go to next step.
- Disengage strut from steering knuckle. Reposition strut at lower control arm. Elongate lower bolt hole. Paint exposed metal with rust-preventive paint or primer.
- Install bolts and nuts, but DO NOT tighten nuts. Move top of wheel inward or outward as necessary until camber is as specified. See «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-53075-S02991729822001011800000). Tighten nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-53075-S33255270862001011800000).
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT (FRONT)
Loosen tie rod end lock nut. (Scheme 5) Loosen clamp securing dust boot to inner tie rod. Rotate inner tie rod until toe-in is as specified. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Ensure steering gear dust boot is straight after adjustment. Tighten dust boot clamp.
