ADJUSTMENTS
Note. Before making any adjustments, the following checks and inspections should be made to ensure correctness of alignment readings and alignment adjustments: Check all tires for proper inflation pressures and approximately the same tread wear. Check for loose ball joints. Check tie-rod ends. If excessive looseness is noted, it must be corrected before adjusting. Check for run-out of wheels and tires. Check vehicle trim heights. If out of limits and a correction is to be made, it must be made before adjusting toe. Check for loose control arms. Check for loose or missing stabilizer bar attachments. Consideration must be given to excess loads, such as tool boxes. If this excess load is normally carried in vehicle, it should remain in vehicle during alignment checks. Consider condition of equipment being used to check alignment and follow manufacturer's instructions. Regardless of equipment used to check alignment, vehicle must be on a level surface.
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
Camber is not adjustable. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS for reference specification. If camber is out of specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components or body damage.
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Caster is not adjustable. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS for reference specification. If caster is out of specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components or body damage.
TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
- Measure toe-in and compare to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161738-S35092554392004042800000). If toe-in is not within specification, go to next step.
- Loosen right and left tie rod end lock nuts. Rotate right and left tie rods by the same amount to align toe-in to specification. (Scheme 1) In this adjustment, right and left tie rods should become equal in length. NOTE: Before rotating tie rods, apply grease between tie rods and rack boots so that boots won't be twisted.
- After adjustment, tighten lock nuts to specified torque. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-161738-S40038291342004042800000).
